SQT FOUNDING PILOT APPLICATION

CAN YOUR OPERATION KEEP THE STANDARD WITHOUT YOU?

You know what your operation is capable of—but is that standard being delivered across every location, manager and shift?

The purpose of this application is to help SQT Partners understand:

Where execution is breaking down.

How that inconsistency is affecting your operation.

What you have already attempted.

Whether your leadership and team are ready to implement measurable change.

Whether the SQT Founding Pilot is the appropriate next step for you and your organization.

This is not a test, and we are not looking for perfect operations. We are looking for operators who recognize that something must change and are prepared to participate in making that change last.

WHAT TO EXPECT The application takes approximately 10 minutes.

You will answer one question at a time. Some questions are multiple choice; others ask for a short written response.Honest answers will help us determine the most appropriate next step.

Operationally qualified applicants may immediately schedule a 30-minute Pilot Fit Call.

Some applications may require a manual review before scheduling.

Completing this application does not create a financial commitment.The owner or primary decision-maker should complete this application.

What role do you play in the company?

Primary Decision-Maker

Your title tells us your position, but the demands reveal what you are carrying. When leaders spend most of their time reacting, there is less time available to lead, develop people and grow the business.

What does your role demand from you most right now?

Being physically present in the operation

Solving the same problems repeatedly

Holding managers accountable

Covering staffing or leadership gaps

Protecting the customer experience

Monitoring standards across locations

Managing costs and profitability

Developing employees and managers

Driving growth while managing daily operations

Being available whenever something goes wrong

What type of operation do you lead?

Quick-service restaurant

Independent restaurant

How many locations do you currently operate?

More than 20 locations

Are you actively preparing to expand?

Yes, we have documented expansion plans

We are currently exploring expansion

No current expansion plans

Approximately how many employees are currently carrying out your standards?

Frustration often reveals the gap between the standard you expect and what is actually being executed. Naming the recurring problem helps us understand where your operation needs the most support.

What is the greatest frustration in your operation right now?

Inconsistency always carries a cost, even when it does not immediately appear on a financial statement. It shows up in lost time, strained teams, missed standards, customer trust and stalled growth.

What is this inconsistency costing you and your operation?

Time I should be spending growing the business

Peace of mind when I am away

Confidence in my managers

Employee morale and retention

Customer confidence

Speed and productivity

Product or service quality

Labor, waste or rework

Complaints and negative reviews

Sales and profitability

My ability to expand

Time with my family

My energy and enjoyment as an owner

I am not yet sure what it is costing

What is tolerated today can become the standard tomorrow. If the problem continues, the cost will show up in your people, customers, performance and everything that still depends on you.

If nothing changes during the next six months, what concerns you most and why are you ready to address it now?

Most operators have already tried to fix the problem. Understanding what you have attempted helps us identify where progress stopped and what may still be missing.

What have you already tried to correct the problem?

SQT is not designed to leave you with more information. We partner with you to turn standards into action, action into consistency and consistency into measurable results.

What are you hoping SQT can help your operation achieve?

Consistent execution across every location and shift

Managers who reinforce and protect the standard

Employees who understand and carry out expectations

An operation that no longer depends entirely on me

Measurable improvement in Speed, Quality and Trust

Stronger systems to support future growth

Greater customer confidence

More time to focus on growing the business

More time and peace of mind as an owner

General information or free training

I am still exploring

Lasting change cannot rest on the owner alone. It requires the managers who reinforce the standard and the employees who carry it out every day.

Are you prepared to involve your managers and employees in making the necessary changes?

Yes, we are ready to implement

I need to understand what will be required

No, I am looking for something the owner can do alone

Change begins with ownership—not blame. Lasting improvement requires leaders who are willing to recognize what is within their control to change. What are you willing to own and change in your operation?

Real change must be proven, not assumed. Establishing a starting point and measuring progress allows us to see what changed, what worked and where continued improvement is needed.

If selected, are you willing to measure your current performance, complete the agreed action steps and track the results?

Yes—we are ready.

Yes—but we may need help measuring our starting point.

I need more information before deciding.

No—we are not ready to measure or implement changes.

Trust is the foundation of every strong relationship. It builds loyalty, honor and lasting success. Does your team trust you?

Yes—trust is strong.

Mostly—but there are gaps.

They trust my intentions, but not always my follow-through.

It depends on the situation.

Some do. Some don’t.

I honestly don’t know.

No—trust needs to be rebuilt.

What makes you say that?

Where can we find your business on social media?

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I agree that SQT Partners may contact me by email or phone regarding this application and its next steps.