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Buy a Crestcom Franchise

Crestcom International, founded in 1987 by Hal and John Krause and franchising since 1992, is a global leadership development and management training franchise headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Crestcom’s flagship program, L.E.A.D.R. for Life, covers 24 core leadership skills over 12 months and focuses on creating lasting behavioral change rather than just imparting information. Serving over 1 million managers across 60+ countries, Crestcom partners with more than 30,000 organizations to improve productivity and profitability through its award-winning, accredited curriculum. The franchise operates primarily as a home-based business with low overhead and offers exclusive territories, enabling franchisees to build strong local business relationships. Initial investment ranges from approximately $92,000 to $105,000, with a franchise fee of $75,000 and a royalty fee of 19.75%. Franchisees benefit from a proven business model that emphasizes measurable results and recurring revenue through ongoing leadership programs.

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Crestcom Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $75,000

    • Initial Investment

      $91,850 - $104,919

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      19.75%

  • Training & Support

    • On the job training (Varies)

    • 45.5 hours classroom training

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

Crestcom – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Franchisees attend a comprehensive four-day LaunchPad to Success training, available in-person or virtually, covering marketing, sales, leadership, and operational skills. Ongoing support includes coaching calls, marketing assistance (social media, SEO, email campaigns), proprietary technology platforms for streamlined administration, and protected territories. Crestcom also offers mastermind groups, real estate summits, and continuous operational guidance to help franchisees grow and maintain their businesses.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Crestcom has received multiple franchisee satisfaction awards from Franchise Business Review, including Top 200 Franchise, Top Low-Cost Franchise, Top Culture 100 Franchise, Top Franchise for Women, and Top 100 Most Profitable Franchise. It was named the 2023 Best White Collar Franchise by Global Franchise Awards and recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine in 2024 as a Top 100 Franchise for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, as well as a Top Franchise under $100K investment. They were also recognized by Franchise Business Review as one of the Top 200 Franchises in 2026.

  3. Industry / Market

    The leadership development and corporate training industry is a $370 billion global market experiencing steady growth as organizations increasingly invest in employee development to boost productivity and retention. Crestcom’s focus on measurable behavioral change and recurring revenue programs positions franchisees well to capitalize on growing demand for effective, scalable leadership solutions in diverse industries worldwide.

  4. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Crestcom franchisee is a motivated, hands-on entrepreneur with strong communication, sales, and leadership skills. Prior corporate training or business experience is helpful but not required due to extensive training and support. Owners should be committed to actively marketing and delivering leadership development programs and building long-term client relationships within their exclusive territories.

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