One reason why many franchises are so successful is because the system creates a certain synergy. Businesses brought together under one trademark can achieve things not possible for individual business people. In addition there are many cost saving features, such as group advertising and buying power. However, it is vital to note that being a franchisee does not guarantee success.

A franchise is a long-term investment. It may take you several years to develop your business to a point where you have paid off any loans and are making the amount of money you anticipated.

Franchisees cannot under any circumstances deviate from the norm. You will be told exactly how to run your business, right down to how to organize your finance books or where to keep the brochures. You will be required to follow the rules. If you are an individualist who has a creative mind and wants to operate your business your own way, franchising is probably not for you. This franchise requires a considerable initial investment. There will also be continuous royalties payment which must be made for as long as you own the business. SAE has a policy of not saturating a market with its educational institutes. As such in any given territory (as determined by SAE) you will be the exclusive licensee of the SAE Franchise within that territory.