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Kwik Kopy Business Center (KKBC) — Combine our renowned Kwik Kopy Printing franchise with our pack-and-ship brand, Parcel Plus, and you have our newest business solutions concept — Kwik Kopy Business Centers.

COMPUTER EXPLORERS (CE) is a turnkey franchise system that reaches more than 25,000 students per week at nearly 1,000 locations across the United States and internationally. Our 600 teachers prepare children for the future in nearly 2,000 schools.

A Parcel Plus pack and ship franchise is an ideal way to invest in your community by providing a solutions-based business.

Success Stories

CE Owners Offer Guidance, Friendship to New Family Member
With just one year of business under her belt, Collette Howell, owner of COMPUTER EXPLORERS in Fair Oaks, California, generated new contracts in excess of what she initially anticipated… More

Testimonials

"NASA parents have high expectations for their children when it comes to computer technology education… More

"By integrating computers into our curriculum, we are able to reinforce the educational concepts we are teaching in the classroom… More

Why Franchising?

There has never been a better time to own a franchise. The franchise industry has grown by at least 10% in each of the past three years, according to the International Franchise Association (IFA). Today, there are between 2,000 and 2,500 operating franchise systems and more than a half million franchise outlets nationwide.

For entrepreneurs who want the freedom and rewards of running their own business, yet would welcome a bit of help and support along the way, franchising is the perfect choice.

Think of franchising as entering a relationship with a successful business so you can use its proven systems. Buying a franchise also helps establish your business name in the community. According to an IFA survey, brand recognition is the most important advantage to owning a franchise, followed by company support, product knowledge, industry expertise and advertising.

Here are a few reasons why purchasing a franchise is an excellent option.

• You're buying into a concept that's already successful. The groundwork has been laid, the initial hurdles have been cleared and the business has a proven track record.
• The operational systems have already been established. From optimal product offerings to marketing campaigns, many of the systems that make a business successful are already in place.
• A built-in support network. When you buy into a franchise that offers continuing education and expert advice, you'll never be "in it alone." If you have a question, the franchisor and fellow franchisees are just a phone call or email away.
• Your chances at receiving business financing are greatly improved. Lenders are typically more comfortable financing an idea that's already been proven.

With reasons like these, maybe the question should be, Why wouldn't I buy a franchise? If you're seriously considering going into business for yourself, let The International Center for Entrepreneurial Development (ICED) be your guide to personal independence.