In addition to a well-known brand name, buying a franchise offers many other advantages that aren't available to the entrepreneur starting a business from scratch. Perhaps the most significant is that you acquire a proven method of operation by which to run your business. Training and continued support provided to you will allow you to build your franchise territory more quickly and to stay on top of the industry changes. As a new franchisees you will avoid costly mistakes that start-up entrepreneurs typically make. Why? Because the franchisor has already perfected daily operations through trial and error.

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You benefit from the franchisor's years of experience and enjoy the benefit of strength in numbers. You'll gain from economies of scale in buying materials, supplies and services. By comparison, independent operators have to negotiate on their own, usually getting less favorable terms. Some suppliers won't deal with new businesses or will reject a new business because their account isn't big enough. Purchasing a Creative Tutors franchise will provide you with:

• National and local advertising programs

• Turnkey operation with customized on-line administrative system

• Ongoing research and development

• Extensive training and support

• Detailed operations manual

• On-line training site

• Brand name recognition

• Standardized products and services

• Collective buying power