Dale Carnegie Training vs Online Trading Academy Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Dale Carnegie Training vs Online Trading Academy including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
Online Trading Academy Franchise
Investment $93,400 - $245,800$227,300 - $392,000
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $65,000$80,000 - $200,000
Royalty Fee 4.5% -12%10%
Advertising Fee 3%3%
Year Founded 19121998
Year Franchised 19992004
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years
Renewal Fee $10K$7500 or 10% of current fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
Online Trading Academy Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Sales and/or managerial background, established business network
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    Financing Options
     
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    Online Trading Academy Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    Online Trading Academy Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 52 hours-
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations-
    Marketing Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing -
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    Online Trading Academy Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Dale Carnegie Training

    "How would you feel networking with the world's most refined business professionals, learning from them and making money while enjoying what you do?" - Ahmed El Daly, Franchisee, Egypt
    Dale Carnegie Training strives to build a strong, profitable name for all of our franchises globally, while remaining devoted to our mission statement: We support the growth of successful organizations by creating successful individuals through training and development solutions. The training industry is primarily comprised of fragmented small consulting firms and inefficient in-house training departments. The need for professional training organizations with proven track records is in great demand. As a franchisee, you will receive extensive training, support, benefits, and most importantly, a chance to profit from joining our team. 
    Veteran Incentives  50% off franchise fee
    "Entrepreneur
    #303 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #360 in Franchise 500 for 2021.


    About Online Trading Academy

    Online Trading Academy transforms lives worldwide through professional education for traders and investors. Online Trading Academy help our students build their own trading and investing businesses using the tools and techniques of professional traders and investors in stocks, bonds, options, futures and FOREX (currency). Learn how to enter the best business in the world at one of our 36 learning centers.