The Center for Enlightened Business franchise
2023 filing · October 27, 2023
The Center for Enlightened Business at a glance
An advisory business coaching owners of small and medium-sized businesses. At the end of 2023 there were 2 The Center for Enlightened Business locations in the US, all franchised.
The business
- Industry
- Business services
- Franchisor
- Enlightened Business Advisory Group LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- New York, New York
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $267K–$454K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $100,000
- $50,000 for current clients of the franchisor's affiliate
- Royalty
- 20%
- 20% of gross advisory revenues with a $3,000 monthly minimum after six months (5% on clients you already had) and 5% of other services, paid twice a month
- Brand fund
- Yes
- 3% of gross revenue, at least $450 a month after six months
- Renewal fee
- $2,500
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 7 years
- Territory
- None
- No exclusive territory
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2023
- 2
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 2
- Company-owned
- 0
- States
- 2
- Most in Colorado and Texas
From Enlightened Business Advisory Group LLC’s 2023 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
The Center for Enlightened Business among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | The Center for Enlightened Business | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $360,375 | Costs more than 50% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $100,000 | Higher than 98% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 20% | Higher than 99% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 2 | Fewer than 82% of franchises |
How much a The Center for Enlightened Business franchise costs
Opening one The Center for Enlightened Business costs an estimated $266,650 to $454,100. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Enlightened Business Advisory Group LLC, 2023 filing, page 19
The Center for Enlightened Business franchise fee
The franchise fee is $100,000, $50,000 for current clients of the franchisor's affiliate. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Enlightened Business Advisory Group LLC, 2023 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 20% of gross advisory revenues with a $3,000 monthly minimum after six months (5% on clients you already had) and 5% of other services, paid twice a month. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 3% of gross revenue, at least $450 a month after six months. |
| Technology Fee | Currently, $60 per month after one year of operations |
| Renewal Fee | $2,500 |
| Additional Initial Training Fee | $5,000 per person |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Enlightened Business Advisory Group LLC, 2023 filing, page 12
Other fees as filed, from pages 12–13. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures The Center for Enlightened Business does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Enlightened Business Advisory Group LLC, 2023 filing, page 53
How The Center for Enlightened Business compares
Of the 324 business services franchises on this site, The Center for Enlightened Business is the 302nd cheapest to open and the 255th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | The Center for Enlightened Business | Typical business services brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $267K | $77K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $454K | $136K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $100K | $45K | $40K |
| Royalty | 20% | 7% | 6% |
| US locations | 2 | 32 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 187 of 324 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 324 brands in business services franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 (0) | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 (0) | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 (+2) | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: Enlightened Business Advisory Group LLC, 2023 filing, page 54
Where The Center for Enlightened Business locations are
At the end of 2023, The Center for Enlightened Business had franchised locations in 2 states. The most are in Colorado and Texas.
- Colorado1
- Texas1
Source: Enlightened Business Advisory Group LLC, 2023 filing, page 54
Who owns The Center for Enlightened Business?
The Center for Enlightened Business franchises are sold by Enlightened Business Advisory Group LLC.
From Enlightened Business Advisory Group LLC’s 2023 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Enlightened Business Advisory Group LLC, 2023 filing, litigation on page 10, bankruptcy on page 11
The Center for Enlightened Business filings
The figures on this page come from Enlightened Business Advisory Group LLC’s 2023 filing, issued October 27, 2023, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 filing | October 27, 2023 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2021–2023 |
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