Business Round Table vs Inner Circle Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Business Round Table Franchise
Inner Circle Franchise
Investment $20,000$21,150 - $34,400
Franchise Fee $20,000$14,900
Royalty Fee 5-10%15%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19911985
Year Franchised 19981997
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Renewal Fee -Then current fee


Business Experience Requirements

 
Business Round Table Franchise
Inner Circle Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

     
    Business Round Table Franchise
    Inner Circle 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
    Inner Circle Franchise
    Training -Annual symposium & monthly conference calls
    Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Meetings, Internet
    Marketing Ad slicksNational media
    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.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Business Round Table Franchise
    Inner Circle Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    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 Inner Circle

    Inner Circle is a peer advisory group exclusively for CEO's and business owners of small to medium sized companies. Each peer group serves as an advisory board/advisory council that acts as an interactive think tank, a place where entrepreneurs come to challenge one another and be challenged. By tapping into the wisdom and objectivity of the Circle's business advisory board, members find they are able to overcome obstacles faster and with greater confidence due to the business coaching and small business advice they receive from their own personal peer advisory board.