Business Round Table
At a Glance
Products & Services: Mentoring groups for small businesses
Number of Locations: 3
Total Investment: $20K
Founded: 1991
Began Franchising: 1998
Private Owned
About Business Round Table
Rick DesBrisay was a businessman in Moncton, New Brunswick, and a member of the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), an international network of company presidents under 50 years of age. DesBrisay thought such an organization would be useful to Canadian small-business owners who weren't eligible for YPO membership (companies must have at least 50 employees and sales in the millions).In 1991 he founded the Business Round Table, which, like YPO, is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs succeed in their businesses and personal lives. Groups of 10 to 12 members meet once a month to discuss business problems and opportunities, then work together to solve problems and build more successful businesses. Franchisees in Canada and now in the United States act as facilitators and teachers for group members.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2008 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $20,000
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-10%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-10%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $100,000
Liquid Cash Available: $25,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: At franchisee's location: 2 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks,
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