The Story Behind the Promise

Built to Help Entrepreneurs Grow

At Acorn Group, we believe growth should be intentional — not accidental.
Too many entrepreneurs rush to scale before their foundations are strong. Others stall because they lack clarity, support, or momentum.
That’s where Acorn comes in.

We’ve built Acorn Group as a growth ecosystem for entrepreneurs — combining strategy, community, recruitment, and execution support to help people:
✓ Build it right — with strong foundations, clear direction, and aligned systems
✓ Grow it strong — through momentum, support, and scalable structures
✓Scale with confidence — knowing the next move is the right one

This is what we mean by:
Nurture. Fuel. Launch.Our mission is to bring integrity, insight, and innovation back into the growth journey.

Mission

To inform, inspire, and empower Australians pursuing fulfilment through franchise ownership and growth. We empower our clients with the knowledge, systems, and support needed to thrive in Australia's franchise landscape.

Vision

To redefine franchise recruitment as a catalyst for sustainable business growth. We envision an industry built on alignment, integrity, and shared purpose - where every connection strengthens both people and brands. By leading with strategy, empathy, and professionalism, helping shape a stronger, values-led franchise community.

Paul Godden

Chief Opportunity Strategist

Dave Dickson

Chief Growth Architect

Scott Amberley

Franchise Acquisitions Alchemist