Deal types
Eight simple ways to do a deal.
Every requirement, listing and investor preference on FicoFoco uses the same eight deal types. You tick the ones you are open to; matching does the rest. Terms are agreed in writing between the parties, after a three-party mandate.
Space for the outlet
Brand-side companies find a site; landlords and developers fill units.
01
Fixed-rent lease
Brand ↔ landlord
The brand rents the space at a monthly rent with an agreed escalation.
03
Pre-lease or build-to-suit
Brand ↔ developer
The brand commits to a unit before it is ready, or the developer builds it to the brand's spec.
Money and ownership of the outlet
Investors fund, own or run outlets. Each investor contracts for one outlet at a time. No pooling.
04 · FICO
Investor funds, brand runs (FICO)
Brand ↔ investor
The investor funds the outlet's fit-out; the brand or franchisee runs it and pays the investor on agreed terms.
Investor side: A payout on agreed terms, projected from disclosed terms; optional buy-back.
05 · FOCO
Investor owns the outlet, brand runs (FOCO)
Brand ↔ investor or landlord
The investor owns the outlet, often in their own shop; the brand runs it. No rent, a payout instead.
Investor side: A payout instead of rent, projected from disclosed terms.
06 · FOFO
Franchise: you own it and run it (FOFO)
Brand or master franchisee ↔ franchise buyer
The buyer pays the franchise fee, sets up the outlet and runs it under the brand's system.
Investor side: Owns and runs the outlet; keeps its profit after royalty.
Property with a brand tenant
Units already leased to a brand change hands with the tenant in place.
07
Buy a pre-leased unit
Landlord or developer ↔ property investor
A unit already leased to a brand is sold with its tenant; the buyer receives the rent.
Investor side: Rent from the brand tenant, per the lease.
Outlets already trading
The fastest deals: the investor sees real sales, not a forecast.
08 · FICO
Take over a running outlet
Brand or franchisee ↔ investor
An outlet with 12+ months of trading moves to an investor as FICO or FOCO; the brand keeps running it.
Investor side: A payout based on audited sales history.
Who uses which
| Deal | Brand side | Property | Investors | Partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Fixed rent | ✓ | ✓ | — | Earn |
| 2. MG + share | ✓ | ✓ | — | Earn |
| 3. Pre-lease | ✓ | ✓ | — | Earn |
| 4. FICO | ✓ | — | ✓ | Earn |
| 5. FOCO | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Earn |
| 6. Franchise | ✓ | — | ✓ | Earn |
| 7. Pre-leased sale | — | ✓ | ✓ | Earn |
| 8. Running outlet | ✓ | — | ✓ | Earn |
Brand side means brands, master franchisees and unit franchisees. Only brands and master franchisees sell franchises (deal 6). Partners (brokers, franchise consultants, CA and adviser firms) earn on every deal they help close, under a signed partner agreement.
Custom deals such as anchor terms, multi-site packages, master franchise rights or sale-and-leaseback run with our desk. Shares in outlet companies, loans and pooled investments are not offered on FicoFoco.
Payouts and rents are set by each signed agreement between the parties; any yield shown on FicoFoco is projected from disclosed terms and is not an assurance of returns. FicoFoco never holds deal money. AI guidance only. Not SEBI-registered. Consult your financial advisor.