- Liquid capital required
- $100,000
- Net worth required
- $750,000
- Total investment
- $67,000 – $85,000
- Financing
- Via 3rd party
- Training
- Available
- Total units
- 11-50
- Year founded
- 1994
About REF Global
REF Global (formerly Renaissance Executive Forums) is an invitation-only peer advisory board organization and executive network designed specifically for CEOs and top business leaders. Through structured monthly forum groups of non-competing executives, curated events, and a global network, the brand provides a confidential space for leaders to pressure-test critical decisions, tackle real-world business and personal challenges, and leverage collective wisdom.
Values & History
Rooted in a history of fostering deep professional connections and peer-driven accountability, REF Global operates on core values of trust, confidentiality, continuous learning, and collaborative leadership. The organization’s foundation rests on the belief that wiser leaders are built together, prioritizing integrity, relationship-building, and creating a lasting positive social and economic impact within local business communities.
Industry Performance
The executive coaching, leadership development, and peer advisory sector continues to experience robust demand as business leaders face ongoing economic volatility, rapid market disruption, and growing executive isolation. Modern organizations and executives increasingly recognize structured peer groups and mastermind formats as essential tools for strategic decision-making, driving sustained interest in scalable B2B professional development models.
Purchasing an REF Global Franchise
The full range to open an REF Global franchise can be anywhere between $67k-85k. They typically look for around $750k net worth or an annual income of $350k+ and $100k liquid capital to get started.
Ideal Candidate & Qualifications
REF Global seeks seasoned executives and visionary leaders who possess extensive C-level experience, a proven 15+ year trajectory in business leadership, and deep roots within their local business community. Ideal candidates are exceptional relationship builders with a continuous growth mindset and the entrepreneurial capacity to assemble, facilitate, and scale high-performing advisory forums for top-tier executives.
Training & Support
Franchisees benefit from a comprehensive success program, a structured operational playbook, and a low-capital subscription business model with recurring revenue potential. REF Global provides partners with ongoing operational guidance, proven meeting frameworks, and mentorship models designed to help them effectively build, run, and scale their regional enterprise while connecting leaders to a powerful global network.
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