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Dale Carnegie Training

If you're committed to being the premier, local human resources development partner of a business with global reach and recognition, then DALE CARNEGIE TRAINING is an exceptional opportunity for you. DALE CARNEGIE TRAINING services thousands of organizations throughout the world in 74 countries and 24 languages, providing effective business solutions that can be tailored to meet a client's specific needs.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1912

Franchising Since:

1999

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	220	99.5%
Company-Owned Units:	1	0.5%
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Total Operating Units:	221	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	97	46.9%	In 0 States
Canada:	5	2.4%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	105	50.7%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	207	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units

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, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$200K
Cash Investment:	$100K
Total Investment:	$150-200K
Average Total Investment:	$175K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$38K
On-Going Royalty:	12%
Average Royalty:	12%
Advertising Fee:	3%-US

Average Number of Employees:

3 Full-time, 10 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

N/A

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	70
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	No

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable

Training:
1. Headquarters	7-10 Days
2. On-Site	Varies
3. On-Site and Headquarters	As Needed

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	2
Personal Interview(s):	5

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:	Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

7-10

U.S.:	No
Canada:	No
Overseas:	Yes, Japan, Poland, Denmark, Portugal, Australia, Turke

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: