I am not employed by any chain school at this moment in time-- however -- the usual sweep with a large brush, paints everything in sight .
It would be unequvically incorrect , to make blanket statement about ANY chain of businesses, by the practices of one franchised unit .
Of course there are schools that are below par, that is far from the cry of all.
I , personally have taught and coached over many yrs, numerous A / M and Freds schools in the states .
The quality of the instruction does vary, thats a given. That can also occur in independant operations ( know many where that is the case ).
This topic seems to re appear with " newer " students, who have discovered alternate institutions for learning .
Yes, price, the main bone of contention-- is very often less ( not always ).
One should realise , the reasons many people attend the chain school, is as much for the social aspect, as it is for the lesson .