The Alternative Board (TAB)

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At a Glance

Products & Services: Peer advisory boards & business coaching

Number of Locations: 156

Total Investment: $56.82K - 112.98K

Founded: 1990

Began Franchising: 1996

Private Owned

About The Alternative Board (TAB)

Allen E. Fishman founded The Alternative Board (TAB) in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1990. TAB is a membership organization for CEOs, presidents and business owners, who meet once a month to discuss ways of improving their businesses. Each group is made up of no more than 12 members whose businesses are not in competition with one another. Members turn to other members and their facilitator for advice on different aspects of their business, such as improving sales and performance. TAB facilitators (franchisees) typically have 10 or more years' senior level management or consulting experience. Some franchisees use TAB to complement an existing consulting practice.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S.	Canadian	International	Company Owned
2011	128	17	2	9
2010	133	18	1	11
2009	135	17	1	11
2008	151	17	1	11

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $56,821 - $112,981
Franchise Fee: $17,500 - $52,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: Varies
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable

Financial Requirements

Net Worth: $300,000
Liquid Cash Available: $70,000

Operations

Franchise can be run from home. 1% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).