Class 101
Franchise Overview
This franchise operates as a college planning service, guiding high school students through the complex process of selecting colleges, improving their applications, and maximizing eligibility for scholarships and financial aid. Franchisees work directly with students and families in a consultative, relationship-driven model that can be operated from a home office or small storefront. The business model focuses on recurring memberships or program enrollments, providing predictable revenue streams.
Franchisees benefit from a structured curriculum, proprietary tools, and ongoing corporate support including marketing, training, and operational guidance. The target customer base includes high school students and their parents who seek a competitive edge in college admissions.
The model appeals especially to educators, counselors, and professionals with a background in education or student advising. Low overhead and flexible operating formats make it accessible to a wide range of owner profiles.
Just the Facts
For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents
Class 101 Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
These official Class 101 FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.
Available Documents
Class 101 FDD 2026
April 2026
Class 101 FDD 2025
April 2025
Class 101 FDD 2024
May 2024
Class 101 FDD 2023
May 2023
Class 101 FDD 2022
July 2022
Class 101 FDD 2021
April 2021
Class 101 FDD 2020
January 2020
Class 101 FDD 2018
September 2018
Class 101 FDD 2017
April 2017
Note: Purchased FDDs are available for immediate download. The $99 Document Processing Fee covers acquisition, storage, organization, and digital delivery of the FDD document.
