Ahead Human Resources vs LMI Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Ahead Human Resources vs LMI including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Ahead Human Resources Franchise
LMI Franchise
Investment $80,100 - $171,700$20,000 - $27,500
Franchise Fee $17,700 - $23,700$15,000
Royalty Fee Varies6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19951980
Year Franchised 20001998
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Ahead Human Resources Franchise
LMI Franchise
Experience
  • Applicants evaluated by individual merits
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Ahead Human Resources Franchise
    LMI 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
     
    Ahead Human Resources Franchise
    LMI Franchise
    Training --
    Support Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Ad slicks-
    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)

    		-

    Expansion Plans
     
    Ahead Human Resources Franchise
    LMI Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Ahead Human Resources

    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.  


    Ahead Human Resources is a market leading Staffing/Professional Employer Organization delivering advanced Human Resource solutions using automated state-of-the-art technology combined with highly skilled Human Resource professionals. The amazing growth from 1995-2000 of over 29,000% ranks AHEAD HR with the top of the privately held companies in the U.S. From its inception, "a national footprint through franchising” has been its business philosophy. AHEAD Franchise Corporation is currently offering franchises in select areas of the U.S. In-house professional staff includes: Human Resource Professionals Staffing Persons On-Site Expert Legal Professional CPA - Accounting/Finance Marketing Professionals Sales Professionals

    About LMI

    LMI Canada is a leading personal, organizational and management development company with affiliate organizations around the world. We provide a PROVEN process that MEASURABLY increases performance and results in organizations. This typically guarantees a 10 times return on investment to clients in results measured through implementation of our processes that encompass leadership, management, productivity, communication, sales & assessments that deliver permanent attitude and behaviour changes.

    Becoming an LMI franchisee offers a number of benefits: Low start-up costs, a proven people development system, time-tested products, no territorial boundaries and a support structure that is second to none. There are no royalties or franchise fees after the licensee fee is paid. Licensees must order product from the Canadian Head office, which takes on the currency, shipping, inventory, and customs risks so that the licensee can just focus on selling and servicing his/her clients.

    ""
    #189 in Franchise 500 for 2020.