Concerto Networks vs 1800FIX.com Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Concerto Networks vs 1800FIX.com including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Concerto Networks Franchise
1800FIX.com Franchise
Investment $23,400 - $47,900$77,600 - $203,800
Franchise Fee $21,000$20,000 - $25,000
Royalty Fee 14%7%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 2002-
Year Franchised 2003-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee Varies-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Concerto Networks Franchise
1800FIX.com Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• We are looking for highly motivated, business minded people searching for independent ownership. The ideal candidate will be excited about the opportunity to build a highly successful cell phone and computer repair business. 1800FIX.com is ideal for someone who understands consumer electronics and is able to multi task in a busy retail environment Prior technical experience in the field is not necessary. Our franchisees must be financially qualified.

    Financing Options
     
    Concerto Networks Franchise
    1800FIX.com Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Concerto Networks Franchise
    1800FIX.com Franchise
    Training -*2 full weeks of training at our corporate office location in the Bronx, NY. The training is a comprehensive training program giving you all the knowledge that you need to open and operate your 1800FIX.com business *One day of onsite guidance at the time of your store opening.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives*site selection approvals *store opening assistance *training *ongoing consultation *marketing programs *materials
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, 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.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Concerto Networks Franchise
    1800FIX.com Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 1800FIX.com

    New opportunities in the cell phone and consumer electronics repair industries are a result of rapid advances in wireless mobile and computer technology. But unlike in the past, when people had a problem with their cell phone, laptop or game system and just went out to replace it with a new one, people are now looking to repair or trade their devices to reduce cost. This is especially true in today's market, with the high price of cell phones and the recent Smartphone equipment phenomenon that has flooded the marketplace. People and businesses now have much more limited options when these expensive devices break or are damaged. 1800FIX.com understands the frustration that comes with this and has built a strong, highly recognizable business and brand over a fifteen year period that is engaged in the repair, purchase, sale and trading of consumer electronics and related accessories, such as cell phones, computers, cameras, tablets, iPods and game systems, in addition to offering great pre-paid cellular services. Now we are bringing this unique, growth oriented business model to the franchise marketplace so that others can enjoy the opportunities that a 1800FIX.com store can offer.