The Krista Franchise Programme which was made available some 30 years ago to entrepreneurs aspiring to start a kindergarten or childcare business is still well received today. The Krista nation-wide network of franchised outlets has expanded to more than 100 today and is still growing. One cannot help but notice that factors such as affordability, the assistance rendered in easing the setting up of the business, and sensible flexibility without having to compromise on quality are some of the reasons behind such growth. It is a ‘step-by-step’ tested and proven franchise programme that caters to individuals from all walks of life, giving them a profitable business opportunity coupled with a rewarding career for a relatively small investment that they need to put in.
The Krista Franchise Programme has attracted the participation of mainly working professionals and fresh graduates of universities. The working professionals who became franchisees of Krista were those who desired to opt out of the hectic and sometimes, crushing, pace of their working environment to start life anew in a meaningful way. They were willing to give up their professions to pursue their new dream. Fresh university graduates taking up the programme were those who have an entrepreneurial streak in them and wanted to venture into business rather than being employed. The Krista Franchise Programme provides the right partnership and platform for them and it gives them the niche they needed.
A number of Krista franchisees have taken up the Krista Franchise Programme for more than 25 years now and have brought much pride to Krista with their achievements and success. Among them is Vicky Chua who has joined Krista for more than 20 years now and operates 3 Krista centres in Kuching, Sarawak. She said, “Krista is the most flexible franchised preschool business that I have come across …. there is no hidden cost and Krista only imposes truly affordable initial franchise fees as well as reasonable flat-rate monthly royalty fee. I appreciate the level of support given by the franchisor since I started this business.”
The single most prominent reason why people take up the Krista Franchise Programme is the affordability and quality of the programme providing them with ample opportunities to spend more time with the family, especially with the growing children, the opportunity to secure a decent monthly financial return of between RM10,000 to RM15,000 besides getting good incentives for future business expansion.