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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Sandler Training vs Green Irene including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $97,525 - $114,500 | $150 |
Franchise Fee | $79,000 | $150 |
Royalty Fee | $1.2K/mo. | 0 |
Advertising Fee | $435/mo. | 0 |
Year Founded | 1967 | 2007 |
Year Franchised | 1983 | 2007 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | Perpetual with payment of annual membership fee |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | Perpetual with payment of annual membership fee |
Renewal Fee | - | $29.95 annual fee |
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 | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | 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 | Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations | 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 | Ad slicks, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home. 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit 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 |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
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