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Business Description
The Alternative Board® (TAB) is one of the nation’s premier franchises and a leader in executive coaching, peer board facilitation and business consulting. The Alternative Board® franchise opportunity has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s list of “Top 500 Franchises” for the last five years running. As we continue to expand we’re seeking exceptional business executives interested in transitioning from corporate America into the world of business ownership. If you possess seven to 10 years of executive-level experience or business ownership experience, this may be the ideal opportunity for you. As a TAB executive coach facilitator you’ll own a rewarding business that helps owners of privately held businesses achieve their vision of success.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1990
Franchising Since: 1996
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites: Executive Suite
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
The Alternative Board® (TAB) is one of the nation’s premier franchises and a leader in executive coaching, peer board facilitation and business consulting. The Alternative Board® franchise opportunity has been named to Entrepreneur magazine’s list of “Top 500 Franchises” for the last five years running. As we continue to expand we’re seeking exceptional business executives interested in transitioning from corporate America into the world of business ownership. If you possess seven to 10 years of executive-level experience or business ownership experience, this may be the ideal opportunity for you. As a TAB executive coach facilitator you’ll own a rewarding business that helps owners of privately held businesses achieve their vision of success.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1990
Franchising Since: 1996
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Franchised Units: | 161 | 94.7% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 9 | 5.3% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 170 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $300K |
| Cash Investment: | $40-70K |
| Total Investment: | $46.8-92.7K |
| Average Total Investment: | $70K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $17.5-52.5K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $35K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 35% until flat rate, based on territory size |
| Average Royalty: | 0% |
| Advertising Fee: | 1% or $100-400/Mo, based on territory size |
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites: Executive Suite
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 3 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 5 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 5 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 5 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 4 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | No | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Not a Member | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 32 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | Brochures, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | Dedicated marketing coordinator during launch | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Denver, CO | 8 Days | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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