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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Renaissance Executive Forums vs Business Round Table including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $55,400 - $73,300 | $20,000 |
Franchise Fee | $39,500 | $20,000 |
Royalty Fee | 20% | 5-10% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1994 | 1991 |
Year Franchised | 1994 | 1998 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | $3K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | Yes/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/No |
Equipment | No/No | No/No |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | Online training | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations |
Marketing | Ad slicks, Regional advertising | Ad slicks |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home. 14% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Franchise can be run from home. 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Renaissance EXECUTIVE FORUMS is an exclusive business concept for transitioning Top Executives, Former Sales Executives and Consultants. We will take you through a qualification process that will give you detailed answers to your questions as well as qualify you into our franchise system. What we offer our Franchisee: The work you do through Renaissance EXECUTIVE FORUMS makes a real difference in the lives of the members you touch. There is no more stimulating and challenging environment for personal and professional growth, both for our members and our franchisees. Through our process you will have the opportunity to facilitate top executives seeking to take their business to the next level. Renaissance EXECUTIVE FORUMS offers a proven business model with excellent sales and marketing tools, world-class training and support that is second to none. Our marketing and operational strategies are innovative and results-driven. We have developed proprietary programs such as the Performance Management Program and Strategies for Success, top rated tools for developing personal and professional goals. Our proven business model can be adapted to your own style and offers the ultimate in flexibility. You’ll have the freedom to work when you want along with the opportunity to earn a solid, stable income while building equity through exclusive, protected territories. Your success is our success and we take every opportunity to help you achieve your goals. This unique business opportunity allows you to help others without the intense travel and transient nature that traditional coaching and consulting generally entail. You will have the control over where you spend your time.
Rick DesBrisay was a businessman in Moncton, New Brunswick, and a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), an international network of company presidents under 50 years of age. DesBrisay thought such an organization would be useful to Canadian small-business owners who weren't eligible for YPO membership (companies must have at least 50 employees and sales in the millions).
Business Round Table started in Moncton in 1991. At present, there are more than 125 members. There are 11 Business Round Table groups in Moncton and it is now operating in the greater Halifax area with Paul Roy. Under the guidance of John Schrempf, Business Round Table is now operating in Barrie, ON. Ram Sundar is the latest franchisee in Etobicoke, ON. There are 2 groups in Nova Scotia so far. Membership is open to experienced entrepreneurs (those who have a financial interest in a business for 5 or more years and are involved in the management of it).
Groups of 10 to 12 members meet once a month to discuss business problems and opportunities, then work together to solve problems and build more successful businesses. Franchisees in Canada and now in the United States act as facilitators and teachers for group members.