Computer TroubleShooters

  • Computer Troubleshooters USA, Inc.
7100 E. Pleasant Valley Rd., # 300
Independence, OH 44131
  • (877) 704-1702 / (216) 674-0645
  • (770) 234-6162 (Fax)

COMPUTER TROUBLESHOOTERS is the world's largest and best computer service franchise. Over 420 locations in 20 countries provide personal, friendly on-site services to business and residential customers. See www.comptroub.com

Franchisor Background

Year Established: 1999

Franchising Since: 1999

Operating Units

Franchised Units 220 100.0%
Company-Owned Units 0 0.0%
Total Operating Units 220 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 220 44.2% In 33 States
Canada 33 6.6% In 3 Provinces
International 245 49.2% In 1 Foreign Countries
Total 498 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
Pennsylvania 19
California 16
Texas 16

Registered in the following Registration States

California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member Yes
CFA Member No
Franchisee Association? No
Size of Corporate Staff 5
Site Selection
Assistance
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance N/A
Financial Assistance Yes, Indirect

Marketing Support

Co-Op Advertising No
National Advertising Yes
Regional Advertising No
Local Advertising No
Marketing Materials Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing N/A
Central Purchasing N/A
Field Operation Evaluation N/A
Field Training Yes, at additional cost
Initial Store Opening N/A
Inventory Control N/A
Franchisee Newsletter Included
Regional or National Meetings Yes, at additional cost
800 Telephone Hotline Yes, at additional cost

Training

Atlanta, GA 2-3 Days
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth $20K
Cash Investment $24-34K
Total Investment $26.8-37.5K
Average Total Investment $32K

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $19.5K
Average Franchise Fee $19K
On-Going Royalty $330/Mo.
Average Royalty N/A
Advertising Fee $70/Mo.

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 1
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 0
Space Needs (in square feet) N/A
Preferred Site Types Home-Based
Encourages Conversions Yes
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 2
General Business Experience 3
Specific Industry Experience 4
Formal Education 3
Psychological Profile 3
Personal Interviews 3
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 10
Term of Renewal Period 10
Passive Ownership? Not Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
Yes, for 1 year
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 30
USA Yes, All United States
Canada Yes, All Canada
Overseas Yes, All Countries
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