The Alternative Board vs Mars Venus Success Coaching Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Alternative Board vs Mars Venus Success Coaching including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
Investment |
$58,023 - $103,298 | $35,000 |
Franchise Fee |
$19,500 - $44,000 | $22,500 |
Royalty Fee |
10 - 50% | Vary |
Advertising Fee |
Varies | - |
Year Founded |
1990 | - |
Year Franchised |
1996 | - |
Term Of Agreement |
10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement |
10 years | - |
Renewal Fee |
$1.5K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
Experience |
Minimum 10 years' senior-level business experience
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Minimum net worth of $300,000
| - |
Financing Options |
|
In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party |
Franchise Fees |
No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs |
No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment |
No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory |
No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables |
Yes/No | -/- |
Payroll |
No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
Training |
Here at TAB we begin with 10 hours of pre-training (online) to set the stage for a very successful 8 days of training at our corporate headquarters in Westminster, CO. During a new launch, TAB also provides personalized in-field coaching and training to further prepare our TAB Business Owners to capitalize on lead generation, marketing strategies, and conversion of appointments to board memberships and consulting engagements.
On-The-Job Training: 8 days
Classroom Training: 8 days
Additional Training: Monthly/quarterly conference calls
| Minimum 10-day live-in, comprehensive training.
Training Fee is $12,500 |
Support |
Newsletter
Meetings/Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
| - |
Marketing |
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social media
SEO
Website development
Email marketing
| - |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home.
12% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
US Expansion |
Yes | - |
Canada Expansion |
No | - |
International Expansion |
Yes | - |
Company Overviews
About The Alternative Board
The Alternative Board offers consultants, business owners, and transitioning corporate executives the opportunity to earn significant income from facilitating executive peer boards and coaching local business owners and leaders using TAB's proprietary tools to help companies achieve greater success.
As TAB-Certified Facilitator/Coaches, franchisees facilitate monthly peer advisory board meetings where, based on the collective experience of the board, members receive real-world solutions and practical advice on how to solve challenges and seize new opportunities.
Founder, Allen Fishman, began developing the peer board concept after he guided his electronics firm from a private to a public company. The organization has expanded to benefit thousands of businesses throughout the world.
There are three different franchise models you may select. The first
franchise model is the “major metropolitan area” TAB Business franchise.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of an MM TAB Business
Franchise ranges from $82,523 to $103,298. This includes between
$78,423 and $85,573 that must be paid to the franchisor.
The second franchise model is the “non-major metropolitan area” TAB Business
franchise. The total investment necessary to begin operation of an NMM
TAB Business Franchise ranges from $68,023 to $88,798. This includes
between $63,923 and $71,073 that must be paid to the franchisor.
The third franchise model is the “small” TAB Business franchise. The total
investment necessary to begin operation of a Small TAB Business
Franchise ranges from $58,023 to $78,798. This includes between $53,923
and $61,073 that must be paid to the franchisor.
Veteran Incentives 10% off franchise fee
#383 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
About Mars Venus Success Coaching
Mars Venus Success Coaching is changing the world, one relationship at a time.
At
Mars Venus Success Coaching, we provide training programs, workshops, life coaching, and executive/business coaching services that dramatically enhance personal and organizational performance in the areas of leadership, teamwork, communication, relationships, and life-management skills.
What most sets us apart from other coaching and training companies is that over $50 million has been spent establishing and marketing the
Mars Venus Success Coaching brand throughout the world. Research shows that 98% of people are aware of the
Mars Venus Success Coaching brand, giving it a strong and credible position in the marketplace. There is nothing on earth more valuable to an individual's or an organization's success than the experience of someone who is already producing the results he or she desires. Our coaches are able to compress decades of experience into days of profound learning and knowledge.
Master Franchise and Coach Franchise opportunities are currently available in select international markets. Master Franchisees are responsible for expanding the
Mars Venus Success Coaching system in a designated territory or region through a network of Coaching Franchises within their respective territories.
Coach Franchisees are responsible for offering the
Mars Venus Success Coaching system through the direct coaching of life and/or executive coaching clients. Coach Franchisees also market a range of exclusive
Mars Venus products, as well as one-on-one or group coaching, workshops, and seminars to their coaching clients and/or the general public.
Contact Rich Bernstein, President and CEO
[email protected].