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At a Glance
Products & Services: Small-business & sales coaching & mentoring
Number of Locations: 166
Total Investment: $52K - 81.9K
Founded: 2002
Began Franchising: 2003
About The Growth Coach
The Growth Coach works with small business owners, franchisees, managers, sales teams and self-employed professionals to help them develop a plan to reach their business and personal goals, become more efficient and balance their lives. Franchisees work one-on-one with clients in person, over the phone or online using the company's Strategic Mindset coaching process.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 160 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 158 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 144 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 136 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $52,000 - $81,900
Franchise Fee: $39,900 - $45,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 8%+
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $39,900 - $45,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 8%+
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $4,000 - $18,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 5 days (may be repeated). Ongoing training, webinars, boot camps
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Marketing plans & tools, publicity assistance, national accounts, Intranet, website
Franchise Ranking History
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