Interquest Detection Canines vs Dog Training Elite Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Interquest Detection Canines vs Dog Training Elite including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Interquest Detection Canines Franchise
Dog Training Elite Franchise
Investment $61,000 - $99,300$79,650 - $241,350
Franchise Fee $40,000 - $55,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 6%8%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19792014
Year Franchised 19992015
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $3K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Interquest Detection Canines Franchise
Dog Training Elite Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Interquest Detection Canines Franchise
    Dog Training Elite Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment Yes/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Interquest Detection Canines Franchise
    Dog Training Elite Franchise
    Training Quarterly quality assurance training-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, National media-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    40% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Interquest Detection Canines Franchise
    Dog Training Elite Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Interquest Detection Canines

    Debbie Farmer and Mike Ferdinand started Interquest in Texas in 1988 when they bought the canine detection division of Security Associates Int'l., a multinational security company. Farmer and Ferdinand targeted their new company toward schools. By 1992, Interquest had expanded to other states, and in 1995, investors purchased the rights to the Interquest program and name.

    Based in Houston, Interquest Detection Canines uses dogs to detect drugs and other contraband. Franchisees serve public school districts, private schools and businesses. In addition to detection services, franchisees also provide dogs to police departments, offer school security consulting and conduct drug testing programs for clients.

    About Dog Training Elite

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    Since 1980, our Founder John Mestas has been working with dogs and perfecting our proven training techniques for standard obedience testing, behavior correction, and more. With multiple revenue streams, outstanding economics, and an industry-leading home-based business concept that is convenient to both trainers and dog owners, Dog Training Elite is the ideal dog training franchise opportunity for dog lovers and savvy investors alike.