PMA vs LMI Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
PMA Franchise
LMI Franchise
Investment $43,300 - $70,000$20,000 - $27,500
Franchise Fee $30,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 10-8%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19851980
Year Franchised 19981998
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
PMA Franchise
LMI Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    PMA Franchise
    LMI Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    PMA Franchise
    LMI Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing --
    Operations 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    PMA Franchise
    LMI Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About PMA

    Since 1985, Personalized Management Associates (PMA) has been putting representatives in an assortment of positions in the retail, eatery and administration enterprises, including store/branch, midmanagement, specialized, corporate and official levels.

    PMA is the only Franchisor in the USA of an Executive Search Chain specializing in the recession resistant niche markets of restaurant, hospitality and retail management. Featuring: Double Digit Operating Margins, Quick Cash Flow Ramp Up, Multiple Revenue Streams, Strong Training, Guidance and Support, Protected Territories, Quality of Life and the Lowest Initial Investment in the Staffing Industry.

    About LMI

    LMI Canada is a leading personal, organizational and management development company with affiliate organizations around the world. We provide a PROVEN process that MEASURABLY increases performance and results in organizations. This typically guarantees a 10 times return on investment to clients in results measured through implementation of our processes that encompass leadership, management, productivity, communication, sales & assessments that deliver permanent attitude and behaviour changes.

    Becoming an LMI franchisee offers a number of benefits: Low start-up costs, a proven people development system, time-tested products, no territorial boundaries and a support structure that is second to none. There are no royalties or franchise fees after the licensee fee is paid. Licensees must order product from the Canadian Head office, which takes on the currency, shipping, inventory, and customs risks so that the licensee can just focus on selling and servicing his/her clients.

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    #189 in Franchise 500 for 2020.