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Workplace training and development

Investment

$77,000

Initial Franchise Fee

$5,000 - $65,000

Units

215

Growth Rate

-2%

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Overview

Industry Business Services
Founded 1912
Franchising Since 2000
Parent Company Dale Carnegie & Associates
Leadership Joe Hart, CEO
# of Employees at HQ 80

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About Dale Carnegie

Dale Carnegie Training first started as a workplace and ethics training business designed to improve professionalism. It was founded in 1912 by its namesake Dale Carnegie, well before the birth of modern-day technology. However, it has metamorphosed into something more. The brand began franchising in 2000.

The Dale Carnegie franchise aims to help individuals become the best version of themselves by improving the way they communicate, act as leaders, stay creative, collaborate, and perform in teams. The company’s methods, ideas, and general knowledge are continuously evolving to reflect the changing times.

The programs are accessible in more than thirty-five foreign languages, and Carnegie’s famous book How to Win Friends and Influence People plays an essential role in pushing the firm forward in the training industry. The principles taught in the book are used to improve various organizations and the lives of people.

Why You May Want to Start a Dale Carnegie Franchise

The Dale Carnegie franchise is in more than 85 countries around the world.. In the U.S. alone, nearly 100 Dale Carnegie franchises are in operation. Depending on the culture, different training approaches are adopted to meet local needs. 

When you franchise with Dale Carnegie, you may get over 100 hours of training and in-house development before you can start working as a Dale Carnegie trainer. Highly qualified coaches will train you and your team to be successful in assisting your customers..

The Dale Carnegie franchise uses an approach called "coaching at the moment." You will learn how to identify and stop habits that lead to poor performance. While you are being trained to teach these techniques, you will also get the opportunity to apply these same methods to your work. This method may take your franchise to greater heights, as you will be reevaluating yourself and improving what you have. 

What Might Make a Dale Carnegie Franchise a Good Choice?

To invest in the Dale Carnegie franchise, you will need to pay a franchise fee to the company and also be prepared for other startup costs. It would be wise to speak with your financial planner and lawyer when reviewing your decision to franchise with Dale Carnegie. When deciding whether you wish to franchise with Dale Carnegie, know that many businesses, small and large, may benefit from the services offered by a Dale Carnegie franchise.

The Dale Carnegie Training franchise has been ranked in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 for several consecutive years. This ranking is based on an evaluation of more than 150 data points in the areas of costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability.

How to Start a Dale Carnegie Franchise

An ideal Dale Carnegie franchisee has strong people skills, is business savvy, and is willing to follow the set Dale Carnegie methods. 

As a franchisee, you may receive training via the Dale Carnegie Partner Academy. After the initial onboarding training, you may also receive support and guidance for the first two years of your operations. There is also ample support through digital marketing to boost your clientele as much as possible.

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee $5,000 - $65,000
Initial Investment $77,000 - $252,000
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Available Territories

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Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

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Ranking History

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Updated: December 12th, 2022