Financial Overview
Important Facts
We require franchisees to have a minimum net worth of $500,000, and have at least $150,000 - $250,000 in liquid capital that you can invest in the initial startup cost. This will vary depending on the size and location of your territory.
The average start-up cost to open a Dale Carnegie business is 20% lower than the average investment for businesses in the industry.
Initial Franchise Fee
Your initial franchise fee will vary depending on the size and potential (Revenue Target) of your territory at the time you enter into the franchise agreement with us. A breakdown of the franchise fee you’ll be expected to pay according to the Revenue Target of your desired territory is shown on the chart below:
Franchise Revenue Target | Franchise Fee |
|---|---|
$500,000 or less | $5,000 |
$500,001 to $1,000,000 | $20,000 |
$1,000,001 to $2,500,000 | $35,000 |
$2,500,001 to $3,500,000 | $45,000 |
$3,500,000 to $5,000,000 | $55,000 |
$5,000,000 + | $65,000 |
Other Fees
Description | Fee |
|---|---|
ACCET Fee ACCET is the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training. It is only applicable to US-based franchises. | $1,200 annually to cover the fees and costs associated with the ACCET accreditation process. This annual charge covers annual sustaining fees, application fees, workshop fees and on-site review fees, and may increase over the initial term of your contract. |
Trainer Training Fees The fee will vary depending on a number of factors, including, without limitation, the revenue target, geographic size of the territory and anticipated trainer workload. | $10,000 - $20,000 for up to 3 trainers for their initial certification in the first 12 months in the initial curriculum. $10,000 in the second year, expanding to a second curriculum area for the same 3 trainers. |
Royalty Fee This is a tiered system based on the percentage attainment of your revenue target. | 65% or less of revenue target - 12% royalty fee 65.01% - 85% of revenue target - 9.5% royalty fee 85.01% - 115% of revenue target - 7% royalty fee 115% + of of revenue target - 4.5% royalty fee |
Marketing Fee | 3% of Gross Revenues |
Learning Platform Fee Fee covers eVolve learning platform license and digital course manuals for learners in courses. | 1.75% of gross revenues less deductions for use exceptions. |
Product End Evaluations At the conclusion of each Dale Carnegie program, you must give each participant a “DC Listens” program end evaluation designed to measure participant satisfaction. | $225 to $4,000 per year |
Computer Systems & Software Fees cover these software licenses: Operations Central Maintenance $495/year | $2,334, depending on the number of users |