International Dancesport Studios vs Dale Carnegie Training Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
International Dancesport Studios Franchise
Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
Investment $58,500 - $79,700$93,400 - $245,800
Franchise Fee $37,000$20,000 - $65,000
Royalty Fee 10%4.5% -12%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 19961912
Year Franchised 20031999
Term Of Agreement -15 years
Term Of Agreement -15 years
Renewal Fee -$10K


Business Experience Requirements
 
International Dancesport Studios Franchise
Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
  • Sales and/or managerial background, established business network
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    Financing Options
     
    International Dancesport Studios Franchise
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/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
     
    International Dancesport Studios Franchise
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    Training -Classroom Training: 52 hours
    Support -Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations
    Marketing -Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations - 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
     
    International Dancesport Studios Franchise
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About International Dancesport Studios

    International DanceSport Studios are award winning franchised ballroom dance studios founded and directed by Carlos Manuel Gutierrez Jr. since 1995. Mr. Gutierrez is a renowned producer and a world class, award winning, ballroom dance teacher. In addition to operating IDS, he owns and produces an international open ballroom dance championship, Mexico Open, which is held annually in Cancun, Mexico. Mr. Gutierrez is also the founder and president of LAWDSC, Latin America World DanceSport Council, a world dance council that promotes ballroom dancing as a sport on an athletic level as well as a form of art, and an exercising outlet. In IDS, we specialize in individual training of both professional and amateur dancers. We accept single students, couples, as well as students who desire special event oriented training, such as wedding and prom preparations. Every one of our programs is individually designed to meet each of our student's personal needs. Our students do not need any prior experience or knowledge, we accept students of any level and we provide training up to Gold Level, and anything in between, as well as physical therapy training. We know that every student has a specific goal in mind when it comes to their training and we believe that our personal training system accompanied with our private instructors are the best tools to truly tend to those needs and desires.

    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
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    #303 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #360 in Franchise 500 for 2021.