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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Soft-Temps Worldwide 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 |
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Investment | $1,990 - $3,990 | $23,700 - $46,800 |
Franchise Fee | $995 | $15,000 |
Royalty Fee | $75/mo. | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1999 | 1997 |
Year Franchised | 2002 | 1998 |
Term Of Agreement | 7 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 7 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | $500 | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | Yes/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/No |
Equipment | No/No | No/No |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | Online training available | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home. 15% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
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 |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Training Available:
At central command
At neighborhood area
Support Available:
Bulletin
Gatherings
Web
Acquiring cooperatives
Business Start Date: 1999
Depiction: Soft-Temps gives a wide exhibit of PC administrations, including PC support and establishments, and also across the nation areas.
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.