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Case Study · 2025–2026

Oxford Learning Centre
Abbotsford, BC

"A new franchise launch, fully managed from start to finish."

In 2025–2026, JT Suman led the complete launch of a new Oxford Learning Centre franchise in Abbotsford, BC. This project brought together the entire HIVE Ecosystem — proving that integrated project management works.

The Result:A fully operational, permitted, and ready-to-serve tutoring centre at 32156 Hillcrest Avenue, Suite 200, Abbotsford.

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1,400+
sq ft built out
$20K
total build-out
0
resubmissions
1
point of contact

What Was Delivered

Component
Achievement
Franchise Launch
Full business plan, CSBFP financing, franchisor negotiations
Leasehold Improvements
Complete commercial build-out of 1,400+ sq ft space
City Permitting
All Abbotsford building, mechanical, and occupancy permits
Insurance & Protection
Liability, property, and key person coverage

The HIVE Team – Who Did What

Partner
Role
Contribution
JT Suman
Project Manager
Business plan, financing strategy, lease negotiation, city liaison, contractor coordination
Pratibha Suman
Insurance Advisor
Liability, key person, and property insurance
Andy Sidhu
Architectural Designer
Leasehold drawings, permit-ready floor plans
Nikhil Kunduvallapil
Mechanical Engineer
HVAC design, mechanical permit coordination
Raavi Ghuman
Financing Partner
CSBFP financing pathway consultation
Nik Sohar
Financing Partner
Alternative lending consultation
Travis McLaren
Property Inspection
Pre-lease inspection of Hillcrest Avenue space
JT Suman (as PM)
Construction Coordination
Coordinated multiple tradesmen directly – completed under $20K build-out

"I was the single point of contact. The franchise owner never had to call an architect, engineer, inspector, or city official. I handled everything."

Key Outcomes

Every commitment met. On time, on budget, on sequence.

✓

Permits secured on time with zero rework – drawings were city-ready on first submission

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Lease negotiated with favourable terms for a growing franchise

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Fully insured from day one – liability, property, and key person coverage

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Operational within budget – no cost overruns or unexpected delays (under $20K total build-out)

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Now open and serving families in Abbotsford Clearbrook & Hillcrest

What This Proves

Challenge
How the HIVE Ecosystem Solved It
Fragmented professional services
One project manager coordinated all partners
Permit delays
Andy's drawings + Nikhil's engineering = city-ready first submission
Insurance gaps
Pratibha delivered complete coverage before opening day
Financing complexity
Raavi and Nik guided the CSBFP application process
For Potential Clients
"If I can launch a full-scale Oxford Learning centre — with leasehold improvements, city permits, insurance, and financing — I can launch your business too. The same team is ready for your project."

— JT Suman, MBA · Founder, Pathfinder Launch Group

Same HIVE team that delivered Oxford Learning
Same accountability and zero-rework approach
Same on-time, on-budget execution
Same single point of contact
Reference: Oxford Learning Case Study
Funding & Location Strategy Session
$497
Credited in full to your Launch Success Package
Duration
90 minutes
Format
Video or phone
Mention
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Launch Package
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