DEI Sales Training Systems vs Criterium Engineers Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
DEI Sales Training Systems Franchise
Criterium Engineers Franchise
Investment $80,000 - $100,000$66,175 - $125,950
Franchise Fee $50,000$49,500 - $79,500
Royalty Fee 7%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19791957
Year Franchised 20030
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


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

    Training & Support
     
    DEI Sales Training Systems Franchise
    Criterium Engineers Franchise
    Training -Training is an intensive 5-days provided at our offices in Portland, Maine. We invite you and an unlimited number of your supervisory employees to attend. Training instruction covers franchise administrative matters, bookkeeping and reporting systems, marketing, customer service and technical training. We do not require persons owning offices which convert from the Predecessor Company's "Home Inspection Consultants" network to attend the initial training program.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesEvery other year, we host a conference with featured speakers addressing a wide range of engineering and business development topics. We also sponsor additional programs, webinars and seminars periodically, to keep our engineers updated and informed about relevant engineering- and real estate-related developments and trends. Technical support Business support Marketing support
    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
    Criterium Engineers Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Criterium Engineers

    "Criterium

    Criterium Engineers is a consulting engineering franchise available to licensed professional engineers.
    The company specializes in building inspection and evaluation services for buyers, investors and building owners and managers.
    Among these are corporations, attorneys, insurance adjusters, lenders and government agencies.
    Services include pre-purchase inspections, insurance investigations, due diligence, maintenance planning, litigation support, reserve studies, environmental site assessments, and construction monitoring and plan review.
    In business over 45 years, the company offers franchisees systems for operating a consulting business and providing engineering services that include business management, marketing, insurance, and referrals.