 Buying a Kid's Community College® Franchise is a great way to start a new business. In the long run, a Kid's Comunity College® Franchise can be much less costly to start and grow than a non-franchised business because of our excellent operating efficiencies, defined processes, and advertising clout that our franchise name carries. Furthermore, many studies have shown that the success rate of a new franchise five years down the road will far exceed that of any new non-franchised business.
Even though franchises are a great way to start a new business, there is still a level of uncertainty that hovers over any new business venture. Is it really worth taking the risk? Yes - if you have the following six characteristics:
1. Time. If you thought you were working a lot of hours at your regular 40 hour per week job, be prepared to commit a tremendous amount of time to your new venture.
2. Energy. Not only will you have to commit the necessary time, your energy will need to be at peak level all day. You will be busy, and you will need to set an example for others.
3. Resources. You will need to surround yourself with high-quality people. Teachers, accountants, attorneys, etc. You will likely need a premium location for your business.
4. Skills. Is your new franchise relative to your prior work experience? Do you know the industry inside and out?
5. Capital. Do you have the necessary capital to get the company off the ground? Do you have the necessary working capital? Do you have the resources to raise additional capital if needed down the road?
6. Desire. The most important characteristic of all. Is this really what you want to do? Do you have the passion?
We hope this helps you on your way toward the freedom and flexibility of owning your own franchise. | 
