International Dancesport Studios vs Direct English Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
International Dancesport Studios Franchise
Direct English Franchise
Investment $58,500 - $79,700$100,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $37,000N/A
Royalty Fee 10%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19961991
Year Franchised 20031997
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
International Dancesport Studios Franchise
Direct English Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
International Dancesport Studios Franchise
Direct English Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
International Dancesport Studios Franchise
Direct English Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
International Dancesport Studios Franchise
Direct English Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

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 Direct English

The global market for English language services is estimated to be worth $15billion per year. The demand for English language training has never been higher, and neither have the potential profits to be made.

Linguaphone Group has an extensive network of franchised partners around the world, offering adult English language courses via Direct English and children's English courses under the Pingu's English brand. We are always seeking successful strategic partners to join our global network of Master Franchisees. Whether you are an existing training or language provider, a well-established distributor in your market, or an entrepreneur looking for a new and rewarding business opportunity, we would like to hear from you. You can also contact us if you are interested in Unit Franchisee opportunities for a particular region of your country.