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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Discovery Map International vs CEO Focus including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $35,950 - $45,950 | $41,500 - $63,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 10% | - |
Advertising Fee | to1% | - |
Year Founded | 1981 | 2001 |
Year Franchised | 1993 | 2007 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years +5+5 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years +5+5 | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | Business and sales experience is certainly helpful, but a major key to the successful operation of a Discovery Map franchise is the personality of the Franchisee. Are you: * Goal oriented? * People oriented? * Organized and detail oriented? * Adequately financed? | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | A crucial benefit of our Franchise Package is our exceptional Training Program. An initial 4 day comprehensive training session at our headquarters in Waitsfield, VT., and supplemental hands-on training in your map territory give you everything you need to run your new business successfully. | - |
Support | To ensure the success and growth of your operation, Resort Maps provides assistance with all aspects of running your business, including
Site selection research for the map location Map drawing and design Promotions to prospective advertisers Ongoing public relations and new business development | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | Yes | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |
THE DISCOVERY MAP OPPORTUNITY
Discovery Map specializes in a unique advertising-based business system. The demand for our medium continues to rise steadily; by becoming a Discovery Maps Franchisee, you can be part of this exciting and rewarding advertising field. Right now opportunities await qualified individuals to develop single or multiple-map franchises in suitable locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. We have over 125 successful maps and are growing faster than ever before.
ENSURING THE BEST CHANCE FOR SUCCESS
Here are some Discovery Map franchise advantages:
* Complete start-up marketing package
* Comprehensive map design and publishing support
* Expert training and ongoing support in operating your business
* Experienced and dedicated corporate staff determined to help you succeed
* Personal and financial benefits of business ownership
* Freedom and flexibility to run the business from your home
* Careful pre-screening of the location by experienced professionals
CEO Focus is a nationwide organization specializing in providing peer mastermind groups for local business owners. Our small business coaching program has the ability to take your business knowledge and leverage it
into a meaningful business career. If you are interested in earning an
excellent income while working a very flexible schedule, read on. CEO
Focus franchisees work with business owners to take their business to
the next level.CEO Focus facilitators assist businesses by acting as a trusted
business advisor as well as acting as the facilitator of a group of
their local CEO peers. By gaining access to a network of peers, gaining
business and industry best practices, as well as increasing the focus
on the important aspects of their business, a CEO Focus member can
accomplish amazing results.
Why you should be interested in a business coaching franchise? Quite simply, speed of client acquisition. You probably can create a small business coaching or consulting practice on your own. However, it is going to go slowly.
The blind squirrel finding an acorn approach that most consultants use
is outdated and ineffective. Business owners do not want to be cajoled
into a meeting with a consultant and then hard-sold on some project.
There is a better way. Our marketing treats the business owner with
respect to their time and their experience.