deBugit vs Experimax Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	deBugit Franchise	Experimax Franchise
Investment	$151,500 - $214,000	$142,010 - $351,140
Franchise Fee	$30,000	$49,500
Royalty Fee	7%	6%
Advertising Fee	-	1%
Year Founded	2000	2009
Year Franchised	2005	2014
Term Of Agreement	10 years	20 years
Term Of Agreement	10 years	20 years
Renewal Fee	Then-current franchise fee	$1K
Business Experience Requirements
	deBugit Franchise	Experimax Franchise
Experience	-	-
Financing Options
	deBugit Franchise	Experimax Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	No/Yes	-/-
Start-up Costs	No/Yes	-/Yes
Equipment	No/Yes	-/Yes
Inventory	No/Yes	-/Yes
Receivables	No/No	-/Yes
Payroll	No/No	-/Yes
Training & Support
	deBugit Franchise	Experimax Franchise
Training	Before you open your deBugit service center, you and your staff will be provided with a training program specifically designed to impart all facets of our proven system and services, sales development methods, customer service aspects, promotional techniques and other management procedures. At deBugit, training is key to success. All deBugit management must be Certified and have completed deBugit's management training. And deBugit's corporate assistance in employee recruitment and training will greatly assist in developing the local team at each service center. The deBugit franchise training program includes a complete set of detailed Operation Manuals. The training includes: ~ customer service ~ software operations ~ business operations ~ public relations ~ service calls ~ equipment analysis ~ marketing ~ technical support ~ on-line support	We ensure that you are knowledgeable and ready to serve your community, as an expert in the industry. You'll take part in one of the most extensive training programs in the franchise industry, which includes 2 weeks of training at our global headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida. After that, you'll get personal one-on-one training right in your store to ensure you have the technical, business and marketing expertise you need. Ongoing training opportunities are also provided through regional meetings, our World Expo events and our proprietary online education portal. On-The-Job Training: 11 hours Classroom Training: 69 hours
Support	Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives	* Intranet for easy access to downloads & information * Established vendor relationships * Benefits of mass purchasing power * Ongoing visits from regional marketing staff * Regional meetings * World Expo * Experimac franchisee group calls * Toll-free technical assistance hotline * Research & Development for technological advancements * Online educational portal for store staff training Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing	Building your business with tested and proven marketing systems will drive your business. From the arrival of your branded bright yellow deBugit fleet of service vehicles to the placement of your advertising and grand opening promotion, deBugit's marketing professionals will be there. deBugit's marketing will be measurable, have continuity and be result oriented and the deBugit marketing commitment starts with community relations for building awareness. These advertising components will promote your expertise and professionalism, and will separate deBugit from the competition. It will position deBugit franchisees as the leader in computer services. Marketing and advertising will be managed for you through deBugit's marketing communications group. Marketing and Advertising program includes: ~ Corporate Identity ~ Mobile Billboards (vehicles) ~ Yellow Pages ~ Media Advertising ~ Web Site ~ Customer Retention Program ~ Public Relations ~ Recruiting ~ Direct Mail ~ Client Database	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
Operations	There must be a minimum of one (1) A+ Certified Level 5 technician on staff at all times Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.	Number of Employees Required to Run: 3 - 4
Expansion Plans
	deBugit Franchise	Experimax Franchise
US Expansion	-	Yes
Canada Expansion	No	No
International Expansion	No	Yes

Company Overviews

About deBugit

Enter the growing business of operating a computer service center with deBugit, the premier home and small business computer maintenance service company. Today the computer maintenance industry is a $250 billion dollar industry with a projected unparalleled growth. This is your chance to enter a market that is virtually under-serviced. A market that is big - and getting bigger, with an ever growing consumer base. The Territory

The deBugit Computer Service Center territory is measured by households in your marketing area and will include all commercial interests therein schools, businesses, offices, organizations, etc. Site Location Assistance Identification of a specific site based on required demographics, store model comparisons and consumer convenience. Site Development Franchise corporate will provide generic standards for center design, layout and signage. Operational Support Services To maximize revenue and operational efficiencies. Third Party Financing Help in identifying sources with competitive rates and terms. The deBugit Service Center Package ~ a 1,250 to 1,500 square foot facility graphically coordinated with consumer service lobby, a retail component, TV/waiting area and deBugit's Rx technical repair laboratory ~ deBugit service vehicles (a minimum of two) ~ testing & diagnostic equipment ~ office equipment, furniture & fixtures ~ signage ~ preferred vendor purchasing arrangements ~ management & operations training ~ on-line support ~ marketing support services

About Experimax

Experimax is the trailblazer in innovation deals and administration, spend significant time in exceptionally desired Apple items with different income streams and a reputation for monetary achievement.

The first retail store saw relentless development, with considerably more expected with the expansion of PDA repair administrations.

Anybody can be an Experimax client, who profits by individual meeting they can't discover in a shopping center or a major box contender. Experimax likewise offers numerous more wage open doors than single administration telephone repair places, including offers of pre-claimed Apple PCs and gadgets, repair of portable PCs, telephones and tablets, exchange ins of existing gadgets, and offers of adornments, redesigns and programming.

You will profit by:

*Selling pre-possessed Apple PCs and portable PCs
*Repairing PCs, portable workstations, tablets and mobile phones
*Taking exchange ins of already possessed Apple items
*Selling new PC, portable workstation, tablet and mobile phone embellishments
*Incremental online offers of utilized hardware

Overhauling memory and programming on PCs Service, repair and redesign choices include:

*Cracked Screens
*Broken LCDs
*Buttons and Power Jacks
*Memory Upgrades
*Hard Drive Replacement
*Battery Replacement
*DVD Repair
*Operating System Installation

As an Experimac franchisee, you'll appreciate world class benefits that are demonstrated over and over with our other establishment models, while profiting from a developing innovative industry. The blend of our involvement with an energizing new part makes this a genuinely remarkable open door.

Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee

#485 in Franchise 500 for 2020.