Dale Carnegie Training vs Viva the Chef Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
Viva the Chef Franchise
Investment $93,400 - $245,800$200,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $65,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4.5% -12%6%
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19122003
Year Franchised 19992004
Term Of Agreement 15 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 15 years5 years
Renewal Fee $10K$5K


Business Experience Requirements

 
Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
Viva the Chef Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Sales and/or managerial background, established business network

  • Industry experience
  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

     
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    Viva the Chef Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    Viva the Chef Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 52 hours-
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Field OperationsNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing National media, Regional advertising
    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)

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    Viva the Chef Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    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 Viva the Chef

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING