LMI (Leadership Management Institute) vs The Ivy Review
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both LMI (Leadership Management Institute) and The Ivy Review are education franchises. LMI (Leadership Management Institute) requires an investment of $23K – $33K while The Ivy Review requires $18K – $43K. Neither LMI (Leadership Management Institute) nor The Ivy Review makes a financial performance representation in Item 19 of its FDD — a voluntary item under the FTC Franchise Rule — so the two cannot be compared on disclosed unit revenue. FranchiseVerdict rates LMI (Leadership Management Institute) B (Above average) and The Ivy Review B (Above average).
| Metric | LMI (Leadership Management Institute) | The Ivy Review |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | BAbove average | BAbove average |
| Investment Range | $23K – $33K | $18K – $43K |
| Franchise Fee | $15K | $9K |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/ANo Item 19 representation | N/ANo Item 19 representation |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Total Units | 110 | 8 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | -2 units | +0 units |
| Year Began Franchising | 1966 | 2014 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$23K – $33K
$18K – $43K
Franchise Fee
$15K
$9K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
8.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/ANo Item 19 representation
N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
N/A
Total Units
110
8
Unit Growth (YoY)
-2 units
+0 units
Year Began Franchising
1966
2014
FDD Year
2025
2025