Dale Carnegie Training vs The Dry Boys Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
Investment $93,400 - $245,800$74,000 - $116,000
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $65,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 4.5% -12%7%
Advertising Fee 3%2%
Year Founded 1912-
Year Franchised 1999-
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 Years
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 Years
Renewal Fee $10K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
The Dry Boys Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Sales and/or managerial background, established business network
    		• Business Experience: NO experience necessary. You will be trained to be a water restoration professional. All you need to be, is a person with manners and willing to work!

    Financing Options
     
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    The Dry Boys Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/YesYes/-
    Inventory No/YesYes/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    The Dry Boys Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 52 hoursraining Business development program Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    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
    The Dry Boys Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 The Dry Boys

    Mention the words "Water damage” to any home owner across the USA, and watch their reaction, there are no two words in the English dictionary that gets a home owner’s attention more than these two words. When water penetrates your home, minutes seem like hours and one immediate action is critical as the damages can be quite destructive within seconds.
    Nothing in the world spreads as rapidly and forcefully as water damage, and the destruction of water floods can instantly bring mayhem to your property, penetrating to areas you didn’t even notice at first glance. If water damage is not treated in a timely fashion, your walls will absorb moisture, mildew, mold, rust, odor and create havoc to your walls, floors, furniture in your home.
    Picking the right Water Restoration professional can be the difference between a clean and safe house.
    The Dry Boys professionals have decades of experience, advanced equipment, and the necessary measures to restore your house to a clean and healthy home.