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C2 was founded in 1997 by Harvard University graduates.
C2 Educational Centers, Inc. was founded in 1997 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. What began as a modest home-based tutoring service rapidly expanded across ten different states, and C2 has since become the fastest-growing educational services provider in the country.
But what makes us special is that we haven't lost sight of our humble beginnings. We started as a dedicated family of educators providing individualized tutoring to students of all types, and - unlike our competitors - we've stayed that way.
C2 can provide corporate real estate brokers to aid in securing a site and negotiating a lease at any location in the country.
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1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
You want to know what happens after you pay the initial fee. A strong franchisor provides comprehensive pre-opening training, site-selection help, operational playbooks, and continuous assistance with marketing, technology, and supply chains.
2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists estimated startup costs in Item 7, but real-world expenses can run higher. Asking how closely current owners tracked to these estimates reveals if you need extra working capital or if hidden fees exist.
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4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
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5. How many franchise locations have closed or left the system in the past few years, and why?
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