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Crestcom franchisees sell, market and deliver Bullet Proof Manager training. The training focuses on sales, recruiting, customer service and management skills development. It is a unique combination of live and video instruction, which emphasizes involvement, participation, teamwork and leadership development. Thousands of organizations worldwide have benefited from Crestcom's Bullet Proof Manager training, which works with all sizes of organizations, from small, local companies to multi-national giants. The training is currently offered by licensees in more than 50 countries. Various versions of Bullet Proof Manager training are available in more 25 language versions.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1987
Franchising Since: 1992
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 237 | | 100% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | | 0% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 237 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 60 | | 42% | | In 25 States |
| Canada: | 4 | | 2.8% | | In 4 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 79 | | 55.2% | | In 5 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 143 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
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Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $ |
| Cash Investment: | $59.5K |
| Total Investment: | $83.8-100.2K |
| Average Total Investment: | $92K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $62.5K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $62K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 1.5% |
| Average Royalty: | 1% |
| Advertising Fee: | NA |
Average Number of Employees: 2-5 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): N/A
Preferred Sites: Storefront, Home-based
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 15 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Not Applicable |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Not Applicable |
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Direct |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | No |
| National Advertising: | No |
| Regional Advertising: | No |
| Local Advertising: | Yes |
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos |
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies |
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified |
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On-Going Support: |
| Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable |
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable |
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees |
| Field Training: | Included in Fees |
| Initial Store Opening: | Not Applicable |
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Not Applicable |
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Training: |
| 1. United States | 8 Days |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 3 |
| General Business Experience: | 3 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 4 |
| Formal Education: | 4 |
| Psychological Profile: | 5 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 1 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | N/A |
| Asian-American: | N/A |
| Hispanic: | N/A |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | We advertise in 35 countries each year. |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 7 Year(s) |
| Term of Renewal Period: | 7 Year(s) |
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged |
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 10 Year(s) |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 25
| U.S.: | Yes, All United States |
| Canada: | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas: | Yes, All Countries |
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