Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers about our consulting services, AI platforms, Star Access™, pricing, and how everything works.
General
What is Star Brands Consulting Group?
Star Brands Consulting Group is a global advisory firm specializing in
franchising, market entry, investment strategy, and brand expansion —
powered by proprietary AI intelligence platforms.
Are you a consulting firm or a software company?
We are both.
Our core business is **consulting & advisory**, supported by
in-house **AI platforms** that improve decision quality,
speed, and risk assessment.
Do you sell franchises or investment opportunities?
No. We do not sell franchises, solicit investments,
or guarantee approvals.
We provide **advisory intelligence and execution support only**.
Star Access™
What is Star Access™?
Star Access™ is a secure client gateway that gives access to
Star Brands Consulting Group’s AI-powered intelligence platforms,
reports, and advisory tools.
Is Star Access™ a subscription?
Some tools are one-time unlocks, while others may include
subscription or advisory engagement options.
Pricing is clearly shown before payment.
What happens after I pay?
After payment, you can log in to your private dashboard,
access your selected AI platform,
download reports, and book advisory sessions if applicable.
AI Platforms
What is AI Franchise Match™?
AI Franchise Match™ evaluates franchise readiness,
category fit, capital realism, country feasibility,
and lifestyle alignment using weighted intelligence models.
What is Market Entry Intelligence™?
This platform analyzes country complexity, regulatory readiness,
partner pathways, and rollout risk for brand expansion
or cross-border entry.
What is Investment Match™?
Investment Match™ aligns investors and opportunities using
risk-adjusted profiling, mandate filtering,
and feasibility scoring.
What is Private Deals™?
Private Deals™ is a mandate-only intelligence layer
for confidential, off-market opportunities.
Access is restricted and by approval only.
Pricing & Payments
What currencies do you accept?
$USD Payments are accepted via Stripe/Paypal/Paystack along with other supported currencies.
Do you offer refunds?
Due to the nature of digital intelligence products and advisory time,
most payments are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.
Consulting & Advisory
Do I need to use AI platforms to work with you?
No. Some clients engage us directly for consulting only,
while others use AI platforms as a first step before advisory.
Can you handle applications and negotiations?
Yes. Where engaged, we support documentation,
application handling, negotiations,
and execution oversight.
Still Have Questions?
If you need clarity before proceeding, our advisors are available to guide you.