DirectBuy vs Cinch I.T. Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
DirectBuy Franchise
Cinch I.T. Franchise
Investment $359,000 - $904,000$100,025 - $124,850
Franchise Fee $75,000$49,000
Royalty Fee 22%-
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19712004
Year Franchised 19722019
Term Of Agreement 12 years-
Term Of Agreement 12 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
DirectBuy Franchise
Cinch I.T. Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• You do NOT need to be a technician or an experienced I.T. professional to run a successful Cinch I.T. top franchises location. As an owner, you will hire technicians to serve your customers. You will reach out to potential customers, learn about their businesses, and offer technology solutions that will make their businesses more efficient, secure, and profitable.

    Financing Options
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    Cinch I.T. Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    Cinch I.T. Franchise
    Training At regional meetings-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media-
    Operations 1% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 9 - 12

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    Cinch I.T. Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About DirectBuy

    James L. Gagan founded UCC TotalHome in 1971 and began franchising the following year. Based in Merrillville, Indiana, the private company has over 90 locations throughout North America. DirectBuy began with a vision. It was a vision of liberating consumers from the high cost of retail buying; of allowing consumers to buy goods for their homes at manufacturer direct prices plus freight, handling and sales tax; of restoring to families the opportunity to buy the things they need and want at prices they could afford. That was over three decades ago. Today, the vision has materialized into an exceptional opportunity for DirectBuy franchise owners. We provide a proven, replicable system that allows them to realize the results and rewards of their business quickly. DirectBuy is the largest, most successful business of its kind in North America. For homeowners, remodelers and families in general, our centers are a very significant channel of alternative purchasing in North America.

    About Cinch I.T.

    Cinch I.T. franchise owners target clients who employ 10-100 people on average - "the most under-served range. Cinch I.T. was formed to support this under-served market. We have created a trusted national brand capable of delivering fast and friendly I.T. support, enterprise-level security, and professional consultation to help businesses leverage their technology.