ActionCOACH vs Dale Carnegie Training Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
ActionCOACH Franchise
Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
Investment $81,773 - $1,111,670$93,400 - $245,800
Franchise Fee $45,000 - $70,000$20,000 - $65,000
Royalty Fee $1.95K+/mo.4.5% -12%
Advertising Fee 5%3%
Year Founded 19931912
Year Franchised 19971999
Term Of Agreement 5 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years15 years
Renewal Fee $2.5K$10K


Business Experience Requirements
 
ActionCOACH Franchise
Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • General business experience
  • Sales and/or managerial background, established business network
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    Financing Options
     
    ActionCOACH Franchise
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/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
     
    ActionCOACH Franchise
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 5-10 days Additional Training: At various locations Classroom Training: 52 hours
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Online Support Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website developmentAd Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    2% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% 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
     
    ActionCOACH Franchise
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion YesNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About ActionCOACH

    Brad Sugars started the consulting firm Action International in 1993 from his home in Brisbane, Australia. In ten years, the firm grew into an international franchise with offices in New Zealand, Asia, the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Franchisees work with employees and owners of small to medium-sized businesses, offering guidance to not only improve company performance but also find the right balance between work and life. ActionCoach seeks potential franchisees who are friendly and have a solid general business background.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of an ActionCOACH business coaching franchise ranges from $81,773 to $104,640 for a PRACTICE franchise and from $125,773 to $1,111,670 for a FIRM franchise. This includes the $74,500 for the PRACTICE franchise and the $99,500 to $428,500 for a FIRM franchise that must be paid to the master licensee, franchisor or an affiliate.
    Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off franchise fee
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    In Franchise Business Reviews' Top 200.

    "Entrepreneur
    #346 in Franchise 500 for 2020.


    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
    "Entrepreneur
    #303 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #360 in Franchise 500 for 2021.