Admins
Mode and structure
Simple, Structured, or Franchise — and what actually changes.
Open Admin → Organization → Mode & structure. Changing mode requires org settings access; without it the page is read-only. Mode can also be changed from Studio → Settings → Mode.
The three modes
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Simple | One workspace with a flat structure. Best when locations and network rollups are not required. |
| Structured | Locations and roles matter for assignments, reporting, and day-to-day operations. |
| Franchise | Network rollups across locations. Unlocks franchise-style visibility for multi-site orgs. |
Select a card to switch; the current mode shows a Current badge and you will see Mode set to {mode}.
What actually changes
- Simple and Structured behave the same functionally — locations, assignments, and reports all work in both. Structured signals intent for multi-location operations; onboarding picks it automatically for Multi-site organizations.
- Franchise unlocks real additional machinery:
- Two extra built-in roles — Network Admin and Franchisee Admin — appear under Roles & access.
- Network lock: Studio content (courses, programs) can be locked as a network standard with Lock as network standard. Locked content shows a Network locked badge, and franchisee admins cannot edit it — they see *"This standard is network-locked. Franchisee admins cannot edit it."*
- Network readiness rollup: Studio → Settings gains a Readiness panel showing Avg ready {n}% across {n} locations.
You can change mode at any time; switching away from Franchise hides network features but does not delete content or roles. If you already have locations and assignments in production, plan the change and tell your franchisee admins what to expect.