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| Brand | Dale Carnegie Education Remove | Sylvan Learning Education Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Vitals | ||
Investment range | $93K – $246K | $108K – $239K |
Liquid capital | $50K – $100K | $10K – $35K |
Franchise fee | $20K | $37K |
Royalty rate | 12.0% | 11.0% |
Ad fund rate | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| Performance | ||
Avg gross sales | N/A | $386K |
Median gross sales | N/A | N/A |
Avg owner earnings Metric varies by brand. Check type below | N/A | N/A |
Earnings metric | Not classified | Not classified |
| Risk | ||
Rating | FBottom Quintile | BAbove Average |
Risk score | 100 / 100 | 59 / 100 |
SBA charge-off rate | 15.4% | 23.8% |
SBA loans on record | 24 | 356 |
| Scale | ||
Total units | 143 | 478 |
Net change (latest yr) | N/A | N/A |
Turnover rate | 2.1% | 4.0% |
| Contract | ||
Initial term (years) | 10 | 10 |
Renewal term (years) | 10 | 5 |
Initial training (hrs) | 103 | 102 |
| Contacts | ||
Franchisee phones | 45 | 120 |
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