Concerto Networks vs PC-ER Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Concerto Networks Franchise
PC-ER Franchise
Investment $23,400 - $47,900$17,500 - $22,500
Franchise Fee $21,000$7,500
Royalty Fee 14%2%
Advertising Fee -Varies
Year Founded 20022007
Year Franchised 20032014
Term Of Agreement 10 years2 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years2 years
Renewal Fee Varies-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Concerto Networks Franchise
PC-ER Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

    • All franchisees should be A+ certified and/or the equivalent in experience. If not when signed they will be expected to complete this and a couple other certifications within the 1st 6 months of owning the franchise. For special cost benefits a Veteran and or their family can operate this franchise for as little as $7500.

    Financing Options
     
    Concerto Networks Franchise
    PC-ER 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
    PC-ER Franchise
    Training -

    A franchisee should be at least A+ certified prior to entering this arrangement. There is a prescreening test provided to help us make sure we aren't setting the franchisee up for failure. We want success for us and them alike. We also have arranged a 30 hour, pre-franchise signing, Entrepreneurial training to help them make sure they know what goes into running a business. This is designed to help them write their own Business Plan and provide a mentoring coach over the next 12 months.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

    Our home location has technicians on staff available to assist in problem areas.
    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.

    Each PC-ER inside Walmart is responsible for store opening for 70 hours a week. I know this may sound like a lot but we are working on the premise that they are providing 3000+ walk by traffic daily. The franchisee can choose to hire someone support staff if necessary and adjustments can be made to their scheduled opening provided it is approved by PC-ER, LLC and Walmart prior to making the change.

    Expansion Plans
     
    Concerto Networks Franchise
    PC-ER 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 PC-ER

    PC-ER (Personal Computer and Electronic Repair) is a Veteran (and/or Veteran's family) owned business location within designated large retail locations. We will be providing service and repair to computers, laptops, tablets and cell phones. We will also provide warranty work for large retail locations as well as providing additional services to their customers regarding the use of their electronics. Franchisees will own and operate their own business within the franchise guidelines from the PC-ER, LLC. The operation of this franchise has been tested over the past 7 years with successful locations inside of large retail locations since. We have been granted a "pilot" with large retail locations which means we get 20 stores opened in 3 month intervals until we get to 100 locations, then they offer larger numbers of stores per 3 month window. It is our intent to be inside every available large retail location in the US within 5 years. For special cost benefits a Veteran and or their family can operate this franchise for as little as $7500.