Crestcom vs Dale Carnegie Training Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Crestcom Franchise
Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
Investment $85,345 - $101,699$93,400 - $245,800
Franchise Fee $69,500$20,000 - $65,000
Royalty Fee 35.5%4.5% -12%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 19871912
Year Franchised 19911999
Term Of Agreement 7 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 7 years15 years
Renewal Fee $500$10K


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

    Training & Support
     
    Crestcom Franchise
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 44 hours Additional Training: Bi-annual meetings Classroom Training: 52 hours
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations
    Marketing Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/appAd Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 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)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Crestcom Franchise
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Crestcom

     
  • Crestcom has grown to become one of the training industry's most successful and widely used management and leadership programs among Fortune magazine's Top 100 Companies. 
  •  Each month, thousands of business professionals across six continents participate in the Crestcom Bullet Proof Manager training, Crestcom's proprietary training program. 
  •  Businesses turn to Crestcom to help transform managers into leaders and generate real business results.  
  • We are in it together. Crestcom is one of the few franchisors that provides tools, techniques and training before you make a decision. 


    • 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.