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| Computer Builders Warehouse 1993 Tobsal Ct. Warren, MI 48091 |
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Business Description
Exciting and unique franchise opportunity. Our franchisees take advantage of our state of the art manufacturing and warehouse facility. The testing center provides customers with reliable built to order computer products, while in-store service labs provide complete computer service, parts and components. A turnkey operation is provided.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1990
Franchising Since: 1999
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 7 Full-time, 2 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 3,500
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
Exciting and unique franchise opportunity. Our franchisees take advantage of our state of the art manufacturing and warehouse facility. The testing center provides customers with reliable built to order computer products, while in-store service labs provide complete computer service, parts and components. A turnkey operation is provided.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1990
Franchising Since: 1999
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 10 | 76.9% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 3 | 23.1% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 13 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Michigan | 5 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $200K |
| Cash Investment: | $100K |
| Total Investment: | $300-350K |
| Average Total Investment: | $325K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $35K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $35K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 1.5% |
| Average Royalty: | 2% |
| Advertising Fee: | 2% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 3,500
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 5 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 2 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 3 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | No | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | No | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 75 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Direct | ||||||||
| 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: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Company Headquarters | 3 Weeks | ||||||||
| 2. On-Site | 2-4 Weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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