ActionCoach

Founded: 1993 Franchising since: 1997
Brad Sugars started the consulting firm Action International in 1993 from his home in Brisbane, Australia. In ten years, the firm grew into an international franchise with offices in New Zealand, Asia, the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe.

Franchisees work with employees and owners of small to medium-sized businesses, offering guidance to not only improve company performance but also find the right balance between work and life. Action International seeks potential franchisees who are friendly and have a solid general business background.

Address: 5781 S. Fort Apache Las Vegas, Nevada 89148

Phone: (702)795-3188

Franchisor has 27 employee(s)

Franchise Units

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	445	31	613	0
2008	377	27	604	0
2007	352	40	554	0
2006	268	38	521	2

Where Seeking Franchisees
Nationwide
Worldwide

Exclusive territories available.

Total investment: $68,820 - $360,600
Franchise fee: $35,000 - $275,000
Ongoing royalty fee: $1.8K/mo.
Term of agreement: 5 years, renewable


Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	Yes
Payroll	No	Yes

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $100,000
Cash liquidity requirement: $75,000
Business Experience:

• General business experience
• Marketing skills

Operations

• Franchise can be run from home
• 2% of all franchisees own more than one unit
• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1
• Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training

• Available at headquarters: 10 days
• At various locations : 10 days

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Internet
• Field operations/evaluations

Marketing Support

• Co-op advertising
• Ad slicks
• National media
• Regional advertising

Franchise 500® rank:
#65 (2010); #103 (2009); #76 (2008); #96 (2007); #80 (2006);

Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#46 (2008); #55 (2006);

Top Homebased Franchises:
#18 (2010); #25 (2009); #17 (2008); #25 (2007); #15 (2006);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#55 (2010); #82 (2009); #49 (2008); #43 (2007); #49 (2006);