ActionCOACH vs Green Irene Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
ActionCOACH Franchise
Green Irene Franchise
Investment $81,773 - $1,111,670$150
Franchise Fee $45,000 - $70,000$150
Royalty Fee $1.95K+/mo.0
Advertising Fee 5%0
Year Founded 19932007
Year Franchised 19972007
Term Of Agreement 5 yearsPerpetual with payment of annual membership fee
Term Of Agreement 5 yearsPerpetual with payment of annual membership fee
Renewal Fee $2.5K$29.95 annual fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
ActionCOACH Franchise
Green Irene Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    ActionCOACH Franchise
    Green Irene 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
     
    ActionCOACH Franchise
    Green Irene Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 5-10 days Additional Training: At various locations Local Green Irene Eco-Consultants are trained through a web-based video that can be completed over about 24 hours at your own pace and schedule.
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Online Support Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform We provide local Eco-Consultants with the training, the tools, the products, the brand name, the appointments, the leads and the materials to build a satisfying, profitable business with very low overhead.
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    ActionCOACH Franchise
    Green Irene Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion Yes-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Green Irene

    Green Irene LLC | America's Eco-Consultant Green Irene has grown over the last few years to become the largest green consulting firm in the country with over 650 independent Eco-Consultants in 48 states (2010). Green Irene Eco-Consultants are independent business people who work from home and are distributors of our eco-consulting services and hundreds of our recommended green home and office products. Green Irene follows a direct sales model, which gives you an opportunity to make a professional income doing something you can be proud of doing. Our flagship product for the home is our $99 Green Home Makeover conducted in 60-90 minutes. After consulting, the Eco-Consultant recommends carefully researched and tested products that will make the home greener and healthier. We offer a Green Business Makeover service with Green Business Bureau Certification for small business which takes from 2 to 4 hours, with add on services consulting and product sales. You act as the Outsourced Chief Sustainability Officer for small to mid sized businesses. Fees start at $450 for 2 hour service with 12 months of unlimited support provided by Green Irene HQ. We provide local Eco-Consultants with the training, the tools, the products, the brand name, the appointments, the leads and the materials to build a satisfying, profitable business with very low overhead. For more information about becoming a recognized "Green Expert" in your community, visit our web site at http://www.BeAGreenIrene.com