Strategic Leaders Academy LLC
Company Information
2245 N. Lake Drive Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
We were originally formed as a District of Columbia limited liability company on February 20, 2018. On February 13, 2020 we converted to a Wisconsin limited liability company and moved our (and our affiliate’s) principal place of business to 2245 N. Lake Drive, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202. We conduct business under the name and mark “Kolenda Strategic Leaders Academy” and related names, marks and slogans. We are a franchising company which promotes and sells franchises for the operation of Kolenda Strategic Leaders Academy businesses. We do not own or operate a business of the type being franchised, although we have an affiliate that does. We have not offered franchises in any other line of business, and we are not engaged in any business other than granting franchises for Kolenda Strategic Leaders Academy businesses. We have offered franchises since August 21, 2018.
We are offering franchises for businesses which provide business consultancy services, including consultancy in the areas of leadership, culture and strategy, through coaching, workshops, presentations and customized support, under the name “Kolenda Strategic Leaders Academy.” (each a “KSLA Business”). Each KSLA Business is established and operated using the format and system we developed (the “System”), and feature and operate under the Proprietary Marks (as described below). All products and services by KSLA Businesses are subject to our approval.
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
6/10
Earning Transparency
1/10
Investment Accessibility
10/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $25,000 Maximum: $25,000
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $33,650 Maximum: $47,500
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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