Schooley Mitchell Franchise

The franchisor, 1073355 Ontario Limited, was incorporated on April 25, 1994 and operates as Schooley Mitchell from Stratford, Ontario. According to its September 21, 2026 FDD, it began offering Schooley Mitchell franchises in April 2004 and has operated a location at its head office since that month. The FDD identifies Elizabeth McMillan as President and Dennis Schooley as Franchising and Sales & Marketing Manager, both serving in those roles since 2004.

Today’s service offering spans multiple business expense categories, including telecommunications, merchant services, small-package shipping, waste management, utilities, software, office supplies and packaging. The core process is to review specified client costs, prepare a report through the franchisor’s operation and use that analysis to advise the client on potential improvements or savings. Franchisees operate under common brand, service, training and operating standards.

The FDD distinguishes three formats. The standard franchise is a full-time professional consulting business; the builder franchise permits part-time operation alongside other employment. The development franchise allows up to 10 approved satellite offices in other markets. Item 7 estimates $75,300–$85,550 to open a standard or builder franchise, including a $73,000 initial franchise fee, and $252,500–$262,750 for a development franchise, including a $250,000 initial fee. Both estimates include three months of additional funds. A franchise may operate from a home office or an optional outside office.

Before opening, owners and the partners, employees or subcontractors active in the business must complete introductory training. The September 21, 2026 FDD’s training table lists 44 classroom hours covering orientation, sales and marketing, systems and tools, and case studies. The program is offered monthly, with Stratford, Ontario or virtual delivery listed; Item 7 reports that training has been virtual since March 2020. Training must be completed to the franchisor’s satisfaction at least one day before opening.

Initial tuition is included for the franchisee, partners and spouses. Owners are responsible for attendance expenses, including any travel, lodging and meals; Item 7 budgets $500–$2,000 for training expenses. Employee and subcontractor training can carry additional fees. Instruction uses the Operations Manual, marketing manual, handouts and internal intranet. Launch assistance includes operating guidance and an opening marketing materials and supplies list. Owners handle premises, permits and hiring; the franchisor can advise on site-selection considerations on request.

After initial training, franchisees participate in the mandatory RAMP business development program, which provides customized assistance with business setup, operations, analysis, sales, marketing and client development. The program can differ among standard, builder and development franchises. Ongoing support also includes general advisory assistance and manual updates; further operational guidance and special assistance are provided at the franchisor’s discretion and may involve fees.

The franchisor may require supplemental or refresher training and may hold mandatory or optional seminars and conferences. Owners pay applicable tuition, registration and attendance expenses. Builder franchisees may choose a virtual two-day weekend conference instead of the annual training conference. Franchisees contribute to the system’s Marketing and Promotion Fund, pay their local advertising costs and submit new advertising materials for approval. They remain responsible for developing client relationships and operating the business.

Schooley Mitchell gives a prospective owner a concrete consulting proposition: help business clients understand operating expenses and evaluate ways to reduce them. Its range of expense categories creates several ways to begin a conversation with a business owner, while the franchisor’s reporting process supports the franchisee’s client advice. The ability to work from a home office can appeal to buyers seeking a professional services operation without a required retail storefront.

The choice of formats is a useful distinction. A standard franchise suits a buyer prepared to dedicate full-time effort personally or through an approved, fully trained manager. The builder format expressly allows other employment and part-time operation, while the development format offers a framework for approved satellite offices. For someone who enjoys relationship building, consultative sales and explaining business information, Schooley Mitchell combines a defined service process with initial training and ongoing business development support.

For more background on this opportunity, read Schooley Mitchell Franchise: Cost Reduction Consulting and Ownership Options.