Best in Class Continues Midwest Expansion and Helps Franchisees Achieve Entrepreneurial Success

If you had asked Lakshmi Vytla five years ago if she ever thought she and her husband, Venu , would be franchise owners, her answer would have been significantly different than today. With degrees in computer science and engineering, the husband and wife team immigrated to the United States from India to pursue careers in their respective fields. However, Lakshmi’s passion for education soon drove her to begin math tutoring out of her Mason, Ohio home.

As her tutoring business grew, Lakshmi began searching for an education business she could bring to her community. That’s when she found Best in Class . She made an immediate connection with the brand and its dedication to providing superior supplemental education to help students achieve individual success.

“My husband and I have always advocated for quality education and believe that a solid foundation of knowledge gained by children at an early age can lead to immeasurable possibilities in their future,” said Lakshmi. “ Best in Class , and its high-quality, grade-level curriculum, was the perfect option for our community.”

In 2013, the Vytla’s opened their Mason location, which was the very first Best in Class in the state of Ohio and the West Coast-based brand’s first center in the Midwest. Noticing that children and their families were coming from more than 25 miles away to study and learn under her team’s tutelage, Lakshmi decided to take the next step and become a multi-unit franchisee of Best in Class.

“Because of the backing, ongoing training, marketing, and back office support that Best in Class provides, taking the step to become multi-unit operators was an easy one,” said Lakshmi. “Best in Class has the systems and procedures in place to support the kind of growth we want to achieve.”

In September of 2016, the Vytla’s opened their second Best in Class center in Blue Ash, Ohio. Like every center across the system, the Blue Ash Best in Class curriculum and materials emphasize understanding and long-term retention. This attention to a student’s individual needs has helped position Best in Class as the industry leader in complementary education for elementary, middle, and high school students.

“This newest Ohio location marks a significant step forward for our brand as we look to continue our growth across the Midwest,” said Hao Lam, Best in Class founder and CEO. “This newest location further emphasizes our passion for teaching while elevating entrepreneurial business opportunities for partners, such as Lakshmi and Venu Vytla.”

The new Blue Ash Ohio location is part of Best in Class’ strategic growth initiative designed to bring the brand’s individualized approach to supplemental education across the country. In the first half of 2016, Best in Class signed 11 deals for new franchise units, positioning the brand to exceed its goal of 20 franchise agreements before the end of the year. Furthermore, Best in Class is expected to open 12 new franchises by the end of 2016.

At Best in Class, franchisees benefit from proprietary curriculum, ongoing training, marketing, technology, and the business operations support needed to be successful. One of the most appealing aspects of the Best in Class franchise model is its affordability. Initial start-up costs range between $56,700 to $96,800 including a $30,000 franchise fee.

“There is not another supplemental education concept that comes close to competing with the kind of individualized teaching and support we provide our students,” said Lakshmi. “The support that the brand has provided me has made owning my own business easy and fulfilling. They have been with me every step of the way.”