Dale Carnegie Training vs Leadership Management Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
Leadership Management Franchise
Investment $93,400 - $245,800$20,000 - $27,500
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $65,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 4.5% -12%6%
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19121965
Year Franchised 19991965
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee $10K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
Leadership Management Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Sales and/or managerial background, established business network
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    Financing Options
     
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    Leadership Management 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
    Leadership Management Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 52 hours On-The-Job Training: Ongoing Classroom Training: 7 hours Additional Training: Teleconferences
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Field OperationsNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Field Operations
    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)

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 2 - 10

    Expansion Plans
     
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    Leadership Management 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 Leadership Management

    Paul J. Meyer founded Leadership Management Inc. (LMI) in 1965 to help companies develop leadership skills in their workers. The company provides a line of programs and courses designed to help people achieve their professional and personal goals. LMI's programs are produced in 23 languages and have been marketed in more than 60 countries.

    #267 in Franchise 500 for 2021.   Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.