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Computer U Learning Centers
75850 Osage Trl.
Indian Wells, CA 92210




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Business Description

COMPUTER U LEARNING CENTERS provides computer training to mature adults through classroom instruction and private tutoring. We teach in the context of mid-life and retirement, with tested programs developed especially for adults ago 50 and over. We make it simple to learn computers. We keep it simple for our franchise partners with comprehensive training and continuing on-line support. Come GROW with us!

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1992

Franchising Since:  1997

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

9

60%
Company-Owned Units:640%
 
Total Operating Units:
15
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:15100%In 4 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
15
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Nevada0
2. Florida0
3. California0

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $NA
Cash Investment:$30-40K
Total Investment:$30-40K
Average Total Investment:$35K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$20K
Average Franchise Fee:$20K
On-Going Royalty:6%
Average Royalty:6%
Advertising Fee:1%
 
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 400

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:4
Psychological Profile:5
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 4
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?No
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Not Applicable
Field Training:Not Applicable
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:Not Applicable
 
Training:
1. On-Site2 Days
2. Headquarters, Palm Springs, CA6 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10

U.S.:

Yes, Where Registered
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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