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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Ahead Human Resources vs Dale Carnegie 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 | $93,400 - $245,800 |
Franchise Fee | $17,700 - $23,700 | $20,000 - $65,000 |
Royalty Fee | Varies | 4.5% -12% |
Advertising Fee | - | 3% |
Year Founded | 1995 | 1912 |
Year Franchised | 2000 | 1999 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 15 years |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 15 years |
Renewal Fee | - | $10K |
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/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/No | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/No | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Classroom Training: 52 hours |
Support | Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations |
Marketing | Ad slicks | Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing |
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) |
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 |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
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.