Interquest Detection Canines vs Stein-way Dog Training Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Interquest Detection Canines vs Stein-way Dog Training including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Interquest Detection Canines Franchise
Stein-way Dog Training Franchise
Investment $61,000 - $99,300$215,000 - $475,000
Franchise Fee $40,000 - $55,000$125,000 - $225,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1979-
Year Franchised 1999-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $3K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Interquest Detection Canines Franchise
Stein-way Dog Training Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Interquest Detection Canines Franchise
    Stein-way Dog Training Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment Yes/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Interquest Detection Canines Franchise
    Stein-way Dog Training Franchise
    Training Quarterly quality assurance training-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, National media-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    40% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Interquest Detection Canines Franchise
    Stein-way Dog Training Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Interquest Detection Canines

    Debbie Farmer and Mike Ferdinand started Interquest in Texas in 1988 when they bought the canine detection division of Security Associates Int'l., a multinational security company. Farmer and Ferdinand targeted their new company toward schools. By 1992, Interquest had expanded to other states, and in 1995, investors purchased the rights to the Interquest program and name.

    Based in Houston, Interquest Detection Canines uses dogs to detect drugs and other contraband. Franchisees serve public school districts, private schools and businesses. In addition to detection services, franchisees also provide dogs to police departments, offer school security consulting and conduct drug testing programs for clients.

    About Stein-way Dog Training

    Stein-Way Dog Training stresses the pet concept of enjoying the dog in a family and home setting. We believe that dogs should add joy to your life, not stress. Once the owner knows the common mistakes, he or she can communicate very quickly with the dog. The better he or she behaves, the more fun places, enjoyable holidays and companionable relationship there will be.
    This is the program we recommend most often. It includes all the do's and don'ts
    that dogs need to know to avoid danger to dog and pet owner and property and neighbors. The dog listens on the first command without shouting or repeating no matter what the setting. There is no upset between dog and owner which establishes a mutual level of trust. This program offers a level of companionship that is truly endearing. Methods are humane.