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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Ahead Human Resources vs Sandler Training including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $80,100 - $171,700 | $97,525 - $114,500 |
Franchise Fee | $17,700 - $23,700 | $79,000 |
Royalty Fee | Varies | $1.2K/mo. |
Advertising Fee | - | $435/mo. |
Year Founded | 1995 | 1967 |
Year Franchised | 2000 | 1983 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 5 years |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 5 years |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | ||
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/No |
Equipment | No/No | No/No |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations | Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations |
Marketing | Ad slicks | Ad slicks, Regional advertising |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home.
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Franchise can be run from home. 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | Yes |
Since starting the Staffing business in 1995 and incorporating the PEO business in 1996, William Bellis had always had his sights set on Franchising. He and his wife/co-owner, Andrea, developed systems and ways of doing business for the Entrepreneur. No need to reinvent the wheel.