The ACademy

  • Training and Certification for Franchise Business Coaches

    Learn the Strategic Growth Coaching (SGC) Framework from the team that has supported 130+ franchise brands. Take a self-paced course to build a specific skill now, or join ACcelerator to earn your Certified Franchise Business Coach designation.

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4.8 / 5

 average rating for ACademy content and learning experiences

100+

Certified Franchise Business Coaches trained in Strategic Growth Coaching

98%

approval rating from ACcelerator Program graduates

290+

total course enrollments across ACademy programs

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Build one skill now, earn your certification, or develop your whole support team.

Self-Paced Courses

Focused courses you can finish in a few hours. Start immediately and come back to the tools whenever you need them.

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ACcelerator Certification

Five months of live training in the SGC Framework with a small cohort of peers. Graduate as a Certified Franchise Business Coach.

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Team Development

Private cohorts and workshops for franchisors who want their whole support team coaching the same way.

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What is the ACademy?

The Premier Education & Certification Pathway for Franchise Business Coaches

Franchise business coaching is one of the toughest and most important roles in franchising, and most brands don't provide structured training. The ACademy changes that.

Our live certification program and self-paced courses give franchise support teams the tools, skills, and strategies they need to coach proactively, improve franchisee performance, and elevate the health of your entire system. With self-paced courses, live certification and private team training, the ACademy meets your team where they are and helps them level up fast.

Through interactive learning, real-world application, and our Strategic Growth Coaching (SGC) Framework, the ACademy transforms franchise business coaches into capable, structured, and strategic coaches who drive engagement, accountability, and measurable results.

Franchisee Support Is The Hardest Role In Franchising

At AC Inc., we know franchise business coaching is the toughest job in franchising — and the most important. ACademy is where teams learn how to do it with confidence, clarity, and impact.

The ACademy is our education and certification division, created to equip franchise support teams with the skills, confidence, and tools needed to coach franchisees for performance and growth.

Through interactive learning, real-world application, and our Strategic Growth Coaching methodology, the ACademy transforms support team members into capable, structured, and strategic coaches who drive engagement, accountability, 
and measurable results.

Whether you’re building your coaching foundation, strengthening leadership, or deepening your team's impact, ACademy offers tailored learning experiences that level up your franchise support — from the ACcelerator certification program to 
private workshops and on-demand courses.

Who is the ACademy For?

Franchise Business Coaches

You're in the field every week. The ACademy gives you the framework, tools, and certification to coach with structure and confidence — so every franchisee conversation drives real results.

Leadership Teams

Build a consistent, high-performance coaching culture across your entire franchise support team. The ACademy aligns your team around one methodology and one standard of excellence.

Area Developers

Coach the franchisees within your territory with a proven methodology behind you. The ACademy equips area developers to show up as strategic coaches, not just territory managers.

Micro Franchisors

Equip yourself to support franchisees at every stage of growth. The ACademy gives micro franchisors the coaching tools to build a high-performing network from the ground up.

Become a Certified Franchise Business Coach

The ACcelerator Program is the only certification built specifically for franchise business coaches. 

    • 5 Months to complete the program
    • 40 Live, 90-minute interactive Zoom sessions
    • $4,250 USD per participant
    • Private Cohorts (8-12 participants from your franchise) or Mixed Cohorts (8-12 participants from multiple franchises)
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"The most impactful takeaway was the reminder that ownership of the solution belongs to the franchisee. My role is to guide discovery, not fix everything. Asking stronger questions helps them uncover their own barriers and take real responsibility for their outcomes."

— ACcelerator Program Graduate

What Graduates Take 
​Back to the Field

"Learning the flow of a productive coaching session was extremely helpful. The structure makes it feel less overwhelming and more achievable. It also helps ensure I'm not jumping ahead or solving problems too early before understanding the situation clearly."

— ACcelerator Program Graduate

"Before participating in this session, I would often jump straight to solutions. Now I see the value of slowing down, staying curious, and understanding the root issue before offering direction."


— ACcelerator Program Graduate

Hear from ACcelerator Graduates

"Such an amazing experience. Stephanie is incredible — I gained incredible confidence in myself over this course and I appreciate her encouragement and patience. Would highly recommend this course to others."

— Emma Cox, Franchise Business Advisor, Sparkle Squad

"I found the ACcelerator program to be incredibly valuable and well-structured. The content was comprehensive, and Stephanie was very knowledgeable and supportive. The practical exercises, group discussions and real-world applications greatly enhanced my learning experience. The toolkits shared are a big value add that will help me excel in my field."

— Poonam Sirohi, Area Developer, Prime IV

"Whether you started field coaching 2 months ago with your first franchisee, or have been doing this for 15 years — I'd highly recommend the ACcelerator program."

— Greg Przada, Franchise Business Advisor, Elite Window Cleaning

"It doesn't matter if you are an experienced franchise executive or just starting on your journey — the ACcelerator program is both an excellent launch point and an effective way to solidify skills already developed through years of practice. I put members from 4 different departments through this training and it brought value and alignment on how we'll move forward as a team with one goal: Franchise Coaching Excellence."

— Marty R., Director of Operations, Oxford Learning

Led by Franchise Professionals Who Coach in Real Systems Every Day

Every ACademy program is led by the AC Inc. education team — seasoned franchise professionals with deep franchise business coaching, operations, leadership, and training experience.

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Ready to Level Up Your Franchise Business Coaching?

New ACcelerator cohorts launch throughout the year. Browse available on-demand courses, upcoming Franchise Business Coach Certification cohorts, and private workshop options for your team.

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