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Geeks On Call
814 Kempsville Rd., #106
Norfolk, VA 23502
      Top100

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Business Description

On-site computer support includes troubleshooting, virus/spyware removal, repairs, upgrades, wired/wireless networking, one-on-one training and custom-built PCs. Franchisee need only business experience, however, only certified technicians may perform computer services. Mobile business concept. Low overhead, coupled with central dispatching, advertising, marketing campaigns and proven support make GEEKS ON CALL the logical choice. Single and multi-units availble. Highly ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1999

Franchising Since:  2001

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

345

100%
Company-Owned Units:00%
 
Total Operating Units:
345
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:345100%In 0 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
345
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California28
2. Texas33
3. Virginia69

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: $50K
Cash Investment:$20K
Total Investment:$56-87K
Average Total Investment:$71K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$25K
Average Franchise Fee:$25K
On-Going Royalty:11%
Average Royalty:11%
Advertising Fee:$275/Wk.
 
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:4
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?No
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 60
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 
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:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Norfolk, VA4 Days
2. Franchise Territory1-3 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 175

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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