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The Alternative Board

Peer advisory boards and executive coaching for business owners, CEOs and presidents

The Alternative Board® (TAB) franchise owners have the unique opportunity to apply their senior-level business experience and expertise to help their local business community. As a TAB franchisee, you will chair group meetings of owners, CEOs and presidents of privately owned companies. These peer advisory boards consist of up to 10 members from non-competing businesses. Meeting monthly, TAB Board members operate in a confidential, "think tank" atmosphere where he/she can present challenges and opportunities for seasoned, practical advice from other members and his/her facilitator.

In addition to facilitating TAB Board meetings, you will also provide individual coaching sessions using TAB's proprietary tools and processes. As a Coach, you will help owners define their personal and business visions. You assist business owners in strategically leading their businesses to greater success—however they define it.

TAB franchisees have at least seven years of senior-level business experience as corporate executives, management consultants or entrepreneurs and are looking to control their work/life balance while giving back to their community. Being a TAB franchise owner also provides for the potential to start or expand local consulting opportunities with TAB members and their referrals.

Please Note: The operators of The Alternative Board, may not have verified the accuracy of the Franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official The Alternative Board website.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a The Alternative Board Franchises?

Total Investment: $47,385-$111,375
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000-$55,000
Royalty Fee: 35% until the election of a flat, monthly fee ranging from $1500-$4500
Advertising Fee: N/A
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: $1.5K

How to contact The Alternative Board

The Alternative Board News

Local Business Organization Recognized In Entrepreneur
The locally owned and operated office of The Alternative Board® (TAB) is part of an organization that has jumped to No. 226 in Entrepreneur magazine's annual Franchise 500® -- up from No. 466 last year. The Alternative Board® is the only ranked franchise differentiated as a peer advisory boa... more

Tab Quick Facts
TAB membership in Canada has more than doubled since early 2004. Over 300 TAB Board meetings are held each month across the United States, Canada and South America TAB has grown the number of franchises by 30 percent and the number of members by 19 percent since early 2004. ... more

Business Owners Guardedly Optimistic In 2005
According to a recent survey of small and medium-sized business owners, full participation in an economic recovery has eluded many businesses whose owners are guardedly optimistic concerning 2005. The survey was performed by National Market Measures, a market research firm based in Cleveland, OH... more

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Franchise History

When did the first The Alternative Board open? 1990
When did The Alternative Board start Franchising? 1996

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2006	152	12	1	9
2005	117	11	1	4
2004	85	10	1	18
2003	77	6	1	16
2002	58	5	1	12
2001	66	3	0	10

Expansion Plans

International: Australia, Mexico, New Zealand, United Kingdom

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	Yes
Payroll	No	Yes

Training & Support

Training
INITIAL TRAINING & SUPPORT
• Available at headquarters: 6 days
• In franchisee's market: 4 weeks
• Monthly calls with dedicated business coach during first year
• Monthly conference calls with peers during first year
ONGOING TRAINING & SUPPORT
• Facilitator Conferences
• Member Newsletter
• Quarterly conference calls with peers
• Toll-free phone line
• Facilitator Intranet, containing a library of tools and resources
• Field support

Support
MARKETING SUPPORT
• Dedicated Marketing Coordinator during launch
• Territory-specific marketing materials, tactics and processes
• Corporate promotional materials, tactics and processes
• Public Relations materials, resources and support

Business Operations

Franchise can be run from home.

12% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:• Minimum 10 years' senior-level business experience • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Minimum net worth of $300,000

Related Franchise Categories

• Business Consulting/Training Franchise Opportunities
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