The Entrepreneur's Source is an all inclusive one source resource for Entrepreneurship. With over 30 years experience and 33% of the market, E-Source dominates the coaching industry. E-Source Coaches provide education, coaching and resources to individuals who desire to achieve their dreams of becoming self sufficient through business ownership. This allows our clients to explore alternate career options that meet their goals needs and expectations utilizing our Possibilities Passport Discovery process. Our coaches also work with existing franchise business owners to help them grow revenues and increase the value of their business.
Year Established: 1984
Franchising Since: 1997
Franchised Units | 160 | 100.0% |
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Company-Owned Units | 0 | 0.0% |
Total Operating Units | 160 | 100% |
USA | 160 | 97.0% | In 40 States |
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Canada | 5 | 3.0% | In 1 Provinces |
International | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Foreign Countries |
Total | 165 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
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Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
Density | Units |
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California | 33 |
Michigan | 17 |
North Carolina | 17 |
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Back to TopIFA Member | Yes |
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CFA Member | Yes |
Franchisee Association? | No |
Size of Corporate Staff | 35 |
Site Selection Assistance |
N/A |
Lease Negotiation Assistance | N/A |
Financial Assistance | No |
Co-Op Advertising | No |
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National Advertising | Yes |
Regional Advertising | No |
Local Advertising | No |
Central Data Processing | N/A |
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Central Purchasing | N/A |
Field Operation Evaluation | N/A |
Field Training | Included |
Initial Store Opening | N/A |
Inventory Control | N/A |
Franchisee Newsletter | N/A |
Regional or National Meetings | Included |
800 Telephone Hotline | Included |
Southbury, CT | 5 Days |
Virtual | 6 Weeks |
Minimum Net Worth | $199K |
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Cash Investment | $67K |
Total Investment | $66-74.6K |
Average Total Investment | $70K |
Initial Franchise Fee | $45K |
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Average Franchise Fee | $45K |
On-Going Royalty | 25%/5-15% |
Average Royalty | 0% |
Advertising Fee | $750/Mo. |
Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 1 |
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Average Number of Part-Time Employees | 0 |
Space Needs (in square feet) | None |
Preferred Site Types | N/A |
Encourages Conversions | Yes |
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | Yes |
Listed in the SBA Registry? | No |
Financial Net Worth | 4 |
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General Business Experience | 4 |
Specific Industry Experience | 1 |
Formal Education | 1 |
Psychological Profile | 2 |
Personal Interviews | 5 |
Term of Initial Contract | 10 |
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Term of Renewal Period | 10 |
Passive Ownership? | Allowed, but discouraged |
Area Development Agreements? |
Yes, for 8 years |
Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 30 |
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USA | Yes, All United States |
Canada | Yes, All Canada |
Overseas | Yes, Most Countries |