Business Round Table vs ActionCOACH Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Business Round Table vs ActionCOACH including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Business Round Table Franchise
ActionCOACH Franchise
Investment $20,000$81,773 - $1,111,670
Franchise Fee $20,000$45,000 - $70,000
Royalty Fee 5-10%$1.95K+/mo.
Advertising Fee -5%
Year Founded 19911993
Year Franchised 19981997
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Renewal Fee -$2.5K


Business Experience Requirements
 
Business Round Table Franchise
ActionCOACH Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Business Round Table Franchise
    ActionCOACH Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Business Round Table Franchise
    ActionCOACH Franchise
    Training -Classroom Training: 5-10 days Additional Training: At various locations
    Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Online Support Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad slicksCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

    		 Franchise can be run from home.

    2% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Business Round Table Franchise
    ActionCOACH Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Business Round Table

    Rick DesBrisay was a businessman in Moncton, New Brunswick, and a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), an international network of company presidents under 50 years of age. DesBrisay thought such an organization would be useful to Canadian small-business owners who weren't eligible for YPO membership (companies must have at least 50 employees and sales in the millions).

    Business Round Table started in Moncton in 1991. At present, there are more than 125 members. There are 11 Business Round Table groups in Moncton and it is now operating in the greater Halifax area with Paul Roy. Under the guidance of John Schrempf, Business Round Table is now operating in Barrie, ON. Ram Sundar is the latest franchisee in Etobicoke, ON. There are 2 groups in Nova Scotia so far. Membership is open to experienced entrepreneurs (those who have a financial interest in a business for 5 or more years and are involved in the management of it).

    Groups of 10 to 12 members meet once a month to discuss business problems and opportunities, then work together to solve problems and build more successful businesses. Franchisees in Canada and now in the United States act as facilitators and teachers for group members.

    About ActionCOACH

    Brad Sugars started the consulting firm Action International in 1993 from his home in Brisbane, Australia. In ten years, the firm grew into an international franchise with offices in New Zealand, Asia, the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Franchisees work with employees and owners of small to medium-sized businesses, offering guidance to not only improve company performance but also find the right balance between work and life. ActionCoach seeks potential franchisees who are friendly and have a solid general business background.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of an ActionCOACH business coaching franchise ranges from $81,773 to $104,640 for a PRACTICE franchise and from $125,773 to $1,111,670 for a FIRM franchise. This includes the $74,500 for the PRACTICE franchise and the $99,500 to $428,500 for a FIRM franchise that must be paid to the master licensee, franchisor or an affiliate.
    Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off franchise fee
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