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Sandler Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Sandler is a business training franchise offering sales, management, and leadership training programs, focusing on improving performance and achieving business success.

Sandler is a global leader in sales, management, and leadership training. Founded in 1967 by David H. Sandler, the company began franchising in 1983. It is headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland.

Today, Sandler operates over 200 franchise locations across 27 countries, delivering training in multiple languages.

Sandler offers a comprehensive suite of services, including sales training, management consulting, leadership development, and executive coaching.

Its proprietary Sandler Selling System emphasizes relationship-building and consultative selling. This methodology is designed to help sales professionals identify client needs, establish trust, and close deals effectively.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $49,000
Travel and Living Expenses While Training $1,000 to $1,900
Real Estate and Improvements See Real Estate and Improvements section
Office Furnishings and Equipment $12,675 to $30,750
Office Supplies $250 to $450
Miscellaneous Opening Cost $400 to $1,000
Insurance $8,500 to $14,000
Additional Funds (6 months) $30,000 to $50,000
TOTAL $101,825 to $147,100
Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $49,000
Travel and Living Expenses While Training $1,000 to $1,900
Real Estate and Improvements See Real Estate and Improvements section
Office Furnishings and Equipment $12,675 to $30,750
Office Supplies $250 to $450
Miscellaneous Opening Cost $400 to $1,000
Insurance $8,500 to $14,000
Additional Funds (6 months) $30,000 to $50,000
TOTAL $101,825 to $147,100

Sandler

2024

Franchise Disclosure Document

Number of units

Training

Sandler Systems, LLC provides a comprehensive training program to franchisees to ensure consistent delivery of their professional development services. The franchisor mandates that each franchisee, or a designated manager, successfully complete the initial training program. This is crucial for franchise approval and operation.

  1. Initial Training Program: Franchisees or designated managers must complete Sandler’s initial training, which equips them with the essential skills and understanding needed to operate the business according to system standards.
  2. Training Manual and Operations Manual: Franchisees are provided with proprietary manuals that contain critical operational and training guidelines. These materials cannot be shared or reproduced and must be used in strict compliance with the franchise terms.
  3. Ongoing Training for New Programs: If Sandler introduces new programs or materials, franchisees may be required to undergo additional training, meet specific certification standards, or make related purchases to maintain authorization to deliver those services.

Territory Protection

Sandler Systems, LLC provides territory protection to its franchisees by granting them a defined area called a “Territory” within which they may operate their franchise. During the term of the franchise agreement, the franchisor agrees not to establish or allow another Sandler franchise within the designated Territory.

This exclusivity is designed to give the franchisee a protected market for offering Sandler’s services.

However, Sandler does retain certain rights that may affect the exclusivity. The franchisor may continue to sell and distribute proprietary materials and programs through channels outside of the franchise system, including to corporate clients or via digital platforms, even within a franchisee’s Territory.

Competitors

Below are some of

Sandler

key competitors in the

Coaching

sector.

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Franchisees
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$49,000

$102,000

$147,000

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$118,000

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Competitors

Dale Carnegie

Dale Carnegie is a professional training franchise specializing in leadership, communication, sales, and personal development programs for individuals and businesses.

Franchisees

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142
+
-6%
-6%
Investment

?

$93,000 - $246,000

Exit Factor

Exit Factor offers consulting and training services for business owners looking to prepare their companies for sale, helping them maximize value and ensure a successful exit strategy.

Franchisees

?

0
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

?

$59,000 - $82,000

Corporate Connections

Corporate Connections offers executive networking and peer advisory services, helping business leaders connect, collaborate, and grow through structured meetings and events.

Franchisees

?

2
+
100%
100%
Investment

?

$39,000 - $82,000

The Paterson Center

The Paterson Center provides coaching and consulting services for individuals and organizations, helping them achieve personal and professional growth through strategic planning and support.

Franchisees

?

0
+
n.a.
n.a.
Investment

?

$21,000 - $114,000

The Entrepreneur's Source

The Entrepreneur's Source offers business coaching and career transition services, guiding individuals in exploring franchise ownership and self-employment.

Franchisees

?

186
+
39%
39%
Investment

?

$114,000 - $126,000

The C12 Group

The C12 Group offers peer advisory groups and executive coaching for Christian business leaders, providing support and guidance to help them grow their businesses and lead with integrity.

Franchisees

?

65
+
7%
7%
Investment

?

$37,000 - $67,000

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