REF Global

$RFXXF500 #501
CategoryBusiness Services
SubcategoryBusiness Coaching & Consulting
Founded1994
Completeness26/34 (76%)
Years in Business31
Began FranchisingOctober 1994
HQWilmington, DE
Executives7
LinksWeb
Main Phone(858) 551-6607
FDD IssuedApril 22, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 22, 2026
FDD
Franchisor

REF Global offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Member meetings and Forums that provide advisory board services, peer review services, continuing education programs, coaching, and consultation to top executives and key executives of businesses.

REF Insider digital portal: training and operations platform containing approximately 615 slides, 41 pages, and 9 hours 7 minutes of video content; houses all SOPs and guidelines at REF.Global; requires granted access and secure sign-in; full access to franchisee/approved manager only, partial access to Forum Leaders and local operational team; access terminated within 5 business days of employment/contract termination or franchise termination. Required computer systems: hardware capable of running current software, USB port, high-quality monitor, high-quality color printer, high-speed internet access, electronic projector (for Forum operations); software: Google Suite and office management software (QuickBooks or equivalent), estimated $500-$3,000; annual software license costs approximately $1,000. Franchisor has unrestricted access to all data generated by franchisee's computer systems. Franchisor reserves right to mandate specific ISP and prohibit unacceptable providers.

REF Global offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Member meetings and Forums that provide advisory board services, peer review services, continuing education programs, coaching, and consultation to top executives and key executives of businesses.

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