Startup Investment

In starting each of our Advantage College Planning centers, we have continued to refine and perfect the process to get each owner open and operating as quickly as possible. The chart below outlines some of the key areas of the investment in a new Advantage College Planning center. 

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Initial Franchise Fee $40,000 *
On-going Royalty 7% of Gross Revenues **
Brand Development Fund 1% of Gross Revenues ***
Territory Protected Territory
Total Investment $75,000 to $95,000 Δ
* There are three tier options based on population.
  • Tier 1: Over 1,000,000 pop. $50,000 fee
  • Tier 2: Over 500,000 - 999,999 pop. $45,000 fee
  • Tier 3: Under 500,000 pop. $40,000 fee
**   Paid monthly. No minium for the first full year.
***   Scaling local marketing based on Gross Revenues
Δ   Total Investment will vary by prospect. Total Investment includes a computer purchase, rent, professional association fees, and office supplies. For a more in-depth investment projection, please see item 7 of our FDD.

Initial Franchise Training for Advantage College Planning owners is covered in our 1-week training program which is conducted either in our Raleigh, NC office or virtually over Zoom.  Our pre-opening training program covers comprehensive topics including marketing, client outreach, researching colleges and universities, technology and managing the overall business. 

We offer additional training and support in your area once your Advantage College Planning center is ready to open.  After that, we continue to be available to make sure that you are prepared to run on your own and develop your college planning and educational consulting business in the local community served.