Above the Standard vs Network Lead Exchange Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Above the Standard vs Network Lead Exchange including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Above the Standard Franchise
Network Lead Exchange Franchise
Investment $61,400 - $73,900$12,075 - $120,200
Franchise Fee $49,900$9,950 - $100,000
Royalty Fee 15%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19812018
Year Franchised 20102018
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Above the Standard Franchise
Network Lead Exchange Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Above the Standard Franchise
Network Lead Exchange Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Above the Standard Franchise
Network Lead Exchange Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations

Franchise can be run from home. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

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Expansion Plans
 
Above the Standard Franchise
Network Lead Exchange Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Above the Standard

*Procurement/sourcing expertise *Purchasing and management staff training *Procurement outsourcing for all or part of your purchasing department *Finance and Administrative Services *Business growth *Reduce costs and increase quality *Centralize procurement *Provide needed products or services *Build new markets in your company *Provide Just-In-Time Inventory (JIT) *Increase supply chain efficiency *Retain best value and remain competitive *Compliance *Supplier performance improvement *Support day-to-day buying activity *Policy/Procedure creation, implementation, validation *Transaction automation and processing *Bring focus to core competencies. *Develop strong end-user to provider relationship *Lower procurement related labor costs *Improve overall procurement performance *Provide greater control, reporting, and supplier compliance *Organization and internal cost performance *Data for benchmark analysis, goals, and results *Procurement personnel training *Procurement department creation and implementation

About Network Lead Exchange


Network Lead Exchange is the premier online network of businesses.

With the intent of promoting new business referrals within each local chapter, Network Lead Exchange brings networking online, allowing members to pass and receive leads virtually. Network Lead Exchange puts convenience and results into networking, without the traditional demanding requirements and meetings.
With a state-of-the-art platform, organized by chapters, members exchange leads and ideas, share promotions and events, learn from pros and access a network of service providers that provide specific incentives to all members across Network Lead Exchange.


The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Network Lead Exchange area representative franchise is $106,150 to $120,200. This includes $100,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.