Concerto Networks vs Support On-Site Computer Services Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Concerto Networks vs Support On-Site Computer Services including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Concerto Networks Franchise
Support On-Site Computer Services Franchise
Investment $23,400 - $47,900$23,700 - $46,800
Franchise Fee $21,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 14%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20021997
Year Franchised 20031998
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee Varies-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Concerto Networks Franchise
Support On-Site Computer Services Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Concerto Networks Franchise
    Support On-Site Computer Services Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Concerto Networks Franchise
    Support On-Site Computer Services Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    		 Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Concerto Networks Franchise
    Support On-Site Computer Services Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Concerto Networks

    Be the boss of your own information technology (IT) service business. The demand for IT support by small business is exploding. Concerto Networks offers you a professional IT service franchise complete with national marketing and back-office support.  Franchise owners have either an owner-operator model and/or utilize employees or subcontractors as necessary to provide Consistent Quality Service. Franchise owners develop business, offer and sell mobile on-site computer maintenance, repair, upgrade, and networking; IT (Information Technology) consulting, professional business solutions, software and hardware, wired and wireless communications and other office equipment. The focus of our franchisees is to concentrate on providing a localized, personal and professional on-site service, from home based locations. Franchisees will be part of a franchised network, offering standardized services, merchandising and marketing techniques, operating procedures, product and service quality standards and business methods and other expertise supplied by Concerto Networks.
    Concerto Networks gives you the support of a worldwide technology solutions company, with the personal touch and responsiveness of your own local service provider., all at the right price designed to fit the budget of a small to medium size business.
     

    About Support On-Site Computer Services

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    Founded by former computer executive Greg Cutler, Support On-Site Computer Services entered the computer services market in 1997. Franchising since 1998, the Irvine, California-based company provides on-site computer assistance to the growing population of homebased businesses and computer-owning households.