What it will cost you to start your Berlitz Digital School Franchise?

Start-up investment

There are two start-up costs associated with your Berlitz Digital School outlined below:

  1. Our Initial Fee will vary depending on the type of franchise partnership formed (Master Franchise, Area Developer, Unit Franchise) and the economics of your country. We will work with you to consider market economics and determine the initial fee, which includes the development of your Berlitz Digital School Website. Once your Franchise application has been approved, a portion of the Initial Fee is due as a non-refundable deposit. The remaining balance is payable when you sign the Franchise Agreement, which awards you rights to an exclusive and specific territory for your business.
  2. You will also pay a monthly franchise royalty equal to fifteen percent (15%) of your Digital School’s gross sales.

Estimated Capital Requirements

We have estimated the capital cost requirements needed to launch your Berlitz Digital School below:

Equipment and fixtures (depending on leasehold improvements)$30,000 - $180,000
Initial Inventory$5,000 - $25,000
Operational Captial and prepaid expenses$25,000 - $60,000
Estimated first month’s rent$3,000 - $5,000
Initial fee$varies
Total:$88,000 - $370,000+

Hardware and software: what you’ll get and what you need

We’ll provide you with a software setup when you join the Berlitz Digital School family, which will include:

  • Classroom management software
  • CRM
  • HR system
  • Financial software
  • Attendance software
  • Google Apps (email, drive, calendar, and documents)
  • Forum for students
  • Task management software
  • Chat Software
  • Bulk SMS gateway
  • TV streaming software
  • Freezing PC software

To set up your franchise you will need to invest in the following hardware:

  • Computers for your in-person students
  • Printers
  • Cameras and DVRs
  • Switches
  • Router
  • A strong Wifi connection

What we look for in our franchisees

We want to make sure that we’re a good fit for you, and you’re a good fit for us, that’s why we choose carefully when reviewing applications to become part of our Digital School family.

The type of qualities we look for include:

  1. Strong local market knowledge: we prefer direct personal experience operating a business in your target market.
  2. Proven business background: particularly professional experience in the areas of sales and marketing.
  3. Sufficient financial resources: The investment for a Digital School starts at around $88,000.
  4. Strong customer orientation: a drive to provide customers with the best possible experience every time.
  5. Systems know-how: the ability to master complex operating systems.

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