DEI Sales Training Systems vs LMI Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
DEI Sales Training Systems Franchise
LMI Franchise
Investment $80,000 - $100,000$20,000 - $27,500
Franchise Fee $50,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 7%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19791980
Year Franchised 20031998
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
DEI Sales Training Systems Franchise
LMI Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    DEI Sales Training Systems Franchise
    LMI Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    DEI Sales Training Systems Franchise
    LMI Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media-
    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 allowed. (98% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    DEI Sales Training Systems Franchise
    LMI Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About DEI Sales Training Systems

    Founded by international sales consultant Stephan Schiffman, D.E.I. Franchise Systems has emerged as America's fastest-growing sales training franchise opportunity for three reasons: - A powerful, globally recognized brand - A proven sales improvement system that's delivered results to over 500,000 salespeople at 9,000 companies - A "get-you-up-and-running-quick" management philosophy D.E.I. franchisees receive world class training, one-on-one territory matching, and ongoing support. Our package includes: - 1000 leads upon signing - Exclusive territories - A tested, replicated business model that allows you to be in business in 4 weeks. Our philosophy is simple: The sooner you're up and running, the sooner you can see a return on your investment.

    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.

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