PRO - President's Resource Organization vs Dale Carnegie Training Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of PRO - President's Resource Organization vs Dale Carnegie Training including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
PRO - President's Resource Organization Franchise
Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
Investment $18,900 - $63,000$93,400 - $245,800
Franchise Fee $8,500 - $35,000$20,000 - $65,000
Royalty Fee 20%4.5% -12%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 19931912
Year Franchised 19991999
Term Of Agreement -15 years
Term Of Agreement -15 years
Renewal Fee -$10K


Business Experience Requirements
 
PRO - President's Resource Organization Franchise
Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • General business experience
  • Sales and/or managerial background, established business network
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    Financing Options
     
    PRO - President's Resource Organization Franchise
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/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
     
    PRO - President's Resource Organization Franchise
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    Training -Classroom Training: 52 hours
    Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations
    Marketing -Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    Absentee ownership of franchise is 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
     
    PRO - President's Resource Organization Franchise
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About PRO - President's Resource Organization

    PRO peer advisory boards for businesses are groups of business owners and local entrepreneurs who meet monthly to pool their experiences and ideas; a CEO Advisory Board. For more than 17 years, small businesses have used PRO peer advisory boards. PRO accelerates your business growth by tapping into the collective wisdom of the group. Benefits of PRO peer advisory groups: You lose that feeling of being alone at the top. You learn that being in business for yourself doesn't mean being in business by yourself. You share your business problems and challenges in a confidential setting with others who have "been there, done that". ..... and much more!

    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.