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Advantage College Planning is a U.S.-based education consulting franchise that helps high school students and their families navigate college admissions, select the right majors, apply to schools, and maximize financial aid.
The brand was founded in 2009 by educator Brooke Daly, who began the company as a student-focused college-planning service designed to simplify the admissions process.
Advantage College Planning began franchising in 2020, giving new entrepreneurs an opportunity to launch a professional college-advising business using a proven model.
Advantage College Planning offers services such as college selection strategies, admissions application coaching, essay preparation, career and major exploration, and financial aid guidance.
It differentiates itself through structured advising programs, personalized one-on-one support, and a strong focus on helping families make informed academic and financial decisions.
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Advantage College Planning offers a detailed and multi-phase training program to prepare franchisees and their staff for successful center operations:
Advantage College Planning grants franchisees a defined protected territory, typically based on population size and geographic boundaries such as zip codes or natural features. The franchise is protected from having another brick-and-mortar Advantage College Planning Center established within its assigned territory, provided the franchisee remains in good standing.
However, the territory does not guarantee exclusivity from all forms of competition, as other franchisees or company-owned centers may still provide services to clients residing within the territory.
Franchisees are also restricted from operating or soliciting business outside of their designated territory without the franchisor’s written permission. Moreover, the franchisor retains broad reserved rights, including the ability to operate or authorize operations outside the protected area, regardless of proximity or competitive impact.
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