Dale Carnegie Training vs 911 Driving School Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Dale Carnegie Training vs 911 Driving School including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
911 Driving School Franchise
Investment $93,400 - $245,800$75,000 - $150,000
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $65,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 4.5% -12%-
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19122005
Year Franchised 19992005
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee $10K-


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

    Training & Support
     
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    911 Driving School Franchise
    Training Classroom Training: 52 hours-
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening 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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Dale Carnegie Training Franchise
    911 Driving School 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 911 Driving School

    911 Driving School is unique in that all of our instructors are police officers, firefighters and EMS . We specialize in teenage driver education, but also offer defensive driving and senior "refresher" courses. Growth History: First store was opened in Puyallup, WA in March, 2005. Since then, we have opened ten additional franchises in Washington, one in South Carolina, and one opening soon in Georgia.
    Knowledge, experience and trust are what police officers, firefighters and EMS bring to 911 Driving School. Our Instructors posses the experience and knowledge required to be expert driving instructors. This means you and your student can trust in drivers education provided by 911 Driving School.