Concept Description
For over 35 years, Crestcom has helped organizations around the world turn good managers into great leaders. Our flagship program, Crestcom LEADER for Life, is trusted by companies in more than 60 countries, with thousands of professionals across six continents participating in our interactive leadership and management training each month.
Built around real-world challenges, peer collaboration, and accountability, Crestcom’s award-winning, accredited curriculum drives measurable improvements in communication, engagement, and workplace culture.
By focusing on sustained behavior change and real business outcomes, Crestcom fosters a culture of continuous improvement and future-ready leadership. Crestcom emphasizes transformation through its curriculum.
Testimonials
Franchisee Testimonials:
- Tony Davis, Crestcom Franchisee: “The interaction and support received from the Crestcom HQ support staff has been second to none! Having owned another franchise, the support (and patience) I’ve received as I have begun my Crestcom journey has far exceeded my expectations!”
- Harold Goldberg, Crestcom Franchisee: “I consider my time with Crestcom to be the best chapter in my career. Every day I get a chance to make a major impact on future leaders and get a chance to work with great people. As a self employed business owner I get to set my own hours and I have the freedom to make my own decisions and set my own direction.”
- Jennifer Thorne and Mike Houle, Crestcom Franchisees: “We have now owned our Crestcom franchise for 4 years and couldn’t be happier. We only wish we did this 20 years ago! Crestcom has allowed us to make a positive impact in people’s lives while making a great living. Coming from a corporate background, we are now blessed with the work life balance we only dreamed of. We work hard, but don’t have the stress of a corporate job. Crestcom’s support has been outstanding and the head office has created a high performance environment combined with integrity, kindness and high quality training. We highly recommend Crestcom!”
- John Lentini, Crestcom Franchisee: “I cannot say enough about the staff and leadership at Denver’s HQ, especially given how they powered us through the COVID-19 environment through both outsized efforts and innovation. Their hard work inspired us all to work harder as well. They are thoughtful and professional partners, but most of all they listen.”
Client Testimonials:
- Omar Anaya, Senior Program Manager at Sagent: “This leadership course has been invaluable to my career and organization. The program presents new ideas in different business areas and pushes you to not only think outside the box, but to also implement new ideas for long term improvement and success. I highly recommend Crestcom.”
- Howard Chang, President & CEO at Top Drawer: “We are 50% more profitable as a company than prior to enrolling myself and our senior management team in the Bullet Proof Manager program. The management team appreciates the investment in them, and, besides the financial impact, the program has produced improved teamwork, and a common language.”
- Alan Hamel, Operations Manager at Silgan Plastics Canada: “I would strongly recommend the BPM course to any organization that is truly committed to employee growth and development. It is critically important for any organization to provide its Managers and Employees with the tools they need to be successful. The BPM program is definitely one of those tools.”
Publicity
Awards:
- Crestcom Named a 2025 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review
- Crestcom Named a Top 100 Franchise for Women by Franchise Business Review
- Crestcom Named a 2025 Top Low-Cost Franchise by Franchise Business Review
- Crestcom Named to Franchise Business Review’s 2025 Culture100 List
- Crestcom Named a 2025 Top 20 Leadership Training Company by Training Industry
- Crestcom Named a Top Franchise Under $100k by Entrepreneur Magazine
- Crestcom Named a Most Profitable Franchise of 2024 by Franchise Business Review
Unit Option
Single, Multiple, Area Representative/Master Developer
Background
FDD Franchised Units: 170
Corporate Owned Units: 0
Projected New Units: 22
Year Established: 1989
First Year Franchised: 1992
Type of Business: Franchise
Hours of Operation: Regular Business Hours
Number of Employees: Small (1-5)
History:
For over 35+ years, Crestcom International has trained executives through interactive learning experiences across the globe in management, leadership, and sales. Our focus is growth; growth of people, which leads to the growth of the company’s bottom line! The Crestcom franchise model gives our franchise owners the opportunity to deliver our world-renowned training. We provide all the products, materials, support, training, and tools necessary to ensure our owners become an active part of the Crestcom network. Our franchisees are having a positive impact in their communities by developing great leaders.
Availability
Territories: United States, Canada: Willing to Register, International, Canada: Registered
Financials
Liquidity: $85,000
*Investment Range: $91,850 - $104,919
**Average Investment: $91,850 - $104,919
Provided by the Franchisor
Minimum Net Worth: $100,001 to $250,000
6 Month Cash: $50,001
Franchise Fee: $75000
Royalty: 19.75%
Royalty Description: 19.75% of Gross Revenues
Advertising: None required (franchisees must advertise but no specific percentage or dollar amount of gross revenues is mandated)
Ramp-Up: 4 to 6 months
Passive Ownership: Semi- passive after 1 year
Passive Ownership means the owner is working 15 hours or less per week in the business.
Passive Ownership Explain: Need to have a FULL-time person running the Crestcom business. Discuss scalability.
Available Discounts
- Veterans
Discount Description: 10% off initial franchise fee.
Training, Support and Assistance
Co-Operative Advertising: N/A
Site Selection Assistance: N/A
Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A
Length of Training: 5.5 days + ongoing
Training Description:
At Crestcom, we believe great leadership starts with great preparation, which is why we’ve built a comprehensive training and support program to set our franchise owners up for long-term success.
Launch & Onboarding:
- 4-day New Franchisee “LaunchPad to Success” Workshop
- Hands-on training in marketing, sales, and facilitation
- Learn the technical components of the business
- Access to COACH, Crestcom’s online operations and communications hub
- COACH Platform access includes:
- Customizable franchisee landing page on the Crestcom website
- Downloadable marketing and training materials
- Business-planning tools and sales resources
- News, updates, and best practices from HQ
First 90 Days: Launch Support:
- Sales System Training
- Learn and internalize Crestcom’s proven sales process
- Access to sales scripts, CRM training, and expert feedback
- Ongoing accountability and support
- Dedicated Coaching from the Operations Team
- Weekly group coaching calls
- One-on-one coaching sessions
- Step-by-step guidance to land your first client within 90 days
Ongoing Training & Support
- Marketing
- Ready-to-use digital and print materials
- Monthly content calendars and email newsletter templates
- Social media automation platform
- Marketing kits
- Facilitation
- Module walkthroughs
- Regularly updated training materials
- Participant guides and translation packs
- PRO Facilitator Certification Program to boost delivery and client retention
- Sales
- Sales coaching and process support
- Best practice sharing across the Crestcom network
- Additional Support
- Monthly training opportunities
- Annual International Meeting & Regional Training Camps
- Strategy development
- Ongoing support from an experienced HQ team
Operational and Marketing Tools:
Marketing
- Turnkey digital and print collateral
- Social media automation platform
- Monthly social media content calendars
- Monthly email newsletter templates
- New franchisee marketing kits
- Customized landing page on Crestcom.com
- Lead generation resources
- Lead distribution to franchisees
- An online store to purchase marketing materials or branded merchandise
Operations:
- COACH portal access
- Business planning tools
- Sales and marketing resources
- Training and facilitation content and materials
- News, updates, and best practice sharing
- Custom Pipeliner CRM aligned to Crestcom’s sales process
- AI Sales Training and Role-Play Tool
Financing Assistance: Available
