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At a Glance
Products & Services: Business coaching
Number of Locations: 1,069
Total Investment: $82.5K - 490.03K
Founded: 1993
Began Franchising: 1997
Private Owned
About ActionCoach
Brad Sugars started the consulting firm Action International (now ActionCoach) 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.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 345 | 32 | 669 | 23 |
| 2010 | 364 | 26 | 586 | 0 |
| 2009 | 445 | 31 | 613 | 0 |
| 2008 | 377 | 27 | 604 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $82,500 - $490,030
Franchise Fee: $50,000 - $275,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $1.5K-1.8K/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 7 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $50,000 - $275,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $1.5K-1.8K/mo.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 7 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $100,000
Liquid Cash Available: $75,000
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).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
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 Ranking History
Fastest-Growing: #46 (2008),