Dale Carnegie Training vs Odyssey Art Centers Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
Odyssey Art Centers Franchise
Investment $93,400 - $245,800$28,700 - $56,200
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $65,000$24,000
Royalty Fee 4.5% -12%6%
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19121974
Year Franchised 19991995
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years
Renewal Fee $10K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
Odyssey Art Centers Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Sales and/or managerial background, established business network
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    Financing Options
     
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    Odyssey Art Centers Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    Odyssey Art Centers Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 52 hours-
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Field OperationsNewsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing -
    Operations 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)

    		 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
     
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    Odyssey Art Centers Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    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.


    About Odyssey Art Centers

    The first Odyssey Art Center was founded in 1974 by Linda Perlmutter. After quitting her job as a teacher to stay home with her newborn son, Perlmutter started teaching small groups of children in the basement studio of her home. Today, her art education franchise combines history, poetry, literature, science, music, math and current events with art.