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Entrepreneurship Franchise Business Plan (EFB) DECA Practice
Participants develop a comprehensive business plan to establish a franchise of an existing business. The plan must demonstrate understanding of franchise operations and requirements. Practice EFB roleplays in the official DECA format and get scored the way a judge scores you — on the performance indicators that actually decide the event.
EFB competition format
Prep time
30 minutes
Presentation
Up to 15 minutes
PIs scored
5 per case
PI pool
233 indicators
Prospective franchisee presenting business plan
Franchise development committee
Sample EFB roleplay scenarios
Real examples of the case prompts Case Ace generates for Entrepreneurship Franchise Business Plan. Every session produces a new one, so you never rehearse the same case twice.
Develop a business plan for opening a quick-service restaurant franchise
Create a plan for establishing a fitness center franchise in a new market
Design a business plan for a retail franchise in an underserved community
Plan a service-based franchise (cleaning, tutoring, or pet care)
Develop a plan for a food truck franchise concept
What EFB tests you on
The instructional areas Entrepreneurship Franchise Business Plan draws from most heavily, by number of official performance indicators.
Example EFB performance indicators
CO:054Identify sources that provide relevant, valid written materialCommunication SkillsCO:055Extract relevant information from written materialsCommunication SkillsEI:001Describe the nature of emotional intelligenceEmotional IntelligenceEI:016Explain the concept of self-esteemEmotional IntelligenceEC:002Distinguish between economic goods and servicesEconomicsEC:003Explain the concept of economic resourcesEconomicsBL:163Comply with the spirit and intent of laws and regulationsBusiness LawBL:067Discuss the nature of law and sources of law in the United StatesBusiness LawCR:003Explain the nature of positive customer relationsCustomer RelationsCR:004Demonstrate a customer service mindsetCustomer RelationsNF:001Describe the nature of business recordsInformation ManagementNF:013Describe current business trendsInformation ManagementHow to place in EFB
Demonstrate understanding of franchising agreements and requirements
Include analysis of franchise fees, royalties, and ongoing costs
Show knowledge of franchisor support and training programs
Provide detailed site selection and market analysis
Address local competition and market demographics
Include comprehensive financial projections and break-even analysis
Show compliance with franchise system standards and procedures
EFB frequently asked questions
What is the Entrepreneurship Franchise Business Plan (EFB) event in DECA?
Participants develop a comprehensive business plan to establish a franchise of an existing business. The plan must demonstrate understanding of franchise operations and requirements. It sits in the Entrepreneurship career cluster and is scored on 5 performance indicators drawn from a pool of 233 official PIs.
How long is the EFB roleplay?
Competitors get 30 minutes to prepare and up to 15 minutes to present to the judge. Prospective franchisee presenting business plan
What performance indicators are on the EFB exam and roleplay?
EFB draws most heavily from Communication Skills, Emotional Intelligence, Economics, Business Law. Case Ace includes every one of the 233 performance indicators tied to this event as free flashcards with AI explanations.
How do I practice EFB roleplays before competition?
Generate an unlimited number of EFB practice cases in the official DECA format, present them out loud, and get judge-style AI feedback scored against the same performance indicators a real judge uses. It is free to start.
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