Rescuecom vs DrPhoneFix Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Rescuecom Franchise
DrPhoneFix Franchise
Investment $14,000 - $95,000$49,999 - $175,000
Franchise Fee $2,500 - $28,900N/A
Royalty Fee 9-24%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1997-
Year Franchised 1998-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee 50% of current fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Rescuecom Franchise
DrPhoneFix Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
    		• Be committed to serving your customers with the same professional, fast, and friendly service that the DrPhoneFix Brand is known, trusted, and valued for. Repair experience is not required. We will give you all the necessary training.

    Financing Options
     
    Rescuecom Franchise
    DrPhoneFix Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Rescuecom Franchise
    DrPhoneFix Franchise
    Training -

    Training to become a DrPhoneFix Certified Mobile Repair Service Technician will occur at either the DrPhoneFix headquarters or one of our licensed locations. This training course takes approximately 1 month to complete total, with 2 weeks spent at headquarters.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks

    Each franchise comes with its own DrPhoneFix branded website. When you become a franchise owner you are offered the following marketing services to help grow your business. * SEO * PPC * Social Media Marketing * Blog and Content Marketing * Posters, Flyers, Postcards Taking this extra step can help solidify the foundation for your store's success.

    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 3

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

    Either you or the partner that runs the store must attend our extensive training program and be DPF Certified.

    Expansion Plans
     
    Rescuecom Franchise
    DrPhoneFix Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Rescuecom

    David A. Milman founded his first computer repair business in 1985. As his company grew, Milman saw how difficult it was to hire and retain employees to run his offices nationwide and realized franchising would be the best way to expand. In 1997, Milman formed Rescuecom Corp. to franchise his computer service system.
    Rescuecom franchisees offer on-site computer repair, maintenance and installation.

    • Your immediate problem solved right now.
    • Unlimited remote computer repair from RESCUECOM Certified Level-3 technicians.
    • iProtector® software for constant access to instant computer repair service, protection and monitoring.
    • The RESCUECOM Internet Security Suite with free daily security updates and Internet virus protection so you never have to worry about malware or viruses again.
    • Computer optimization speed and performance boosts to keep your computer running like new all the time.
    • Wi-Fi networking support and protection for your router and cable modem any time you experience connection problems.
    • Unlimited tech support for all of your tablets, printers, TV's, smartphones, MP3 players and accessories. RESCUECOM protects all of your computers.
    • Onsite1 computer repair for complex problems requiring a solution from a technician in-person. We have over 4000 RESCUECOM Certified Level-3 technicians who perform onsite computer repair service, covering every city in the U.S., Canada and the U.K
    • Free monthly billing so you only pay your yearly subscription with low, fixed, monthly payments

    About DrPhoneFix

    Mobile devices are a full fledged necessity in the everyday lives of more than half of the U.S. population.The demand for Quality Mobile Device Repair Service is growing exponentially. This is where you come in. DrPhoneFix has perfected our franchise concept, while steadily increasing Brand Recognition, and growth throughout the United States. When opening a DrPhoneFix Franchise, you will become known as a Mobile Devices Repair leader that customers already know, trust, and value. Cell Phone Repair Franchise Opportunities In 2007, the explosion of "The Smartphone" has completely changed the world forever. Gone were the days of a mobile device being a mere luxury. Smartphones and later on, Tablets have become "Electronic Lifestyle Companions" which the majority of Americans can't live without. From surfing the web, to social media. From paying our bills, to watching movies, mobile device usage will only continue to evolve and grow in our world. Schools are now asking parents to provide tablets for their kids, doctors are using smart-watches to monitor patients. Future marriages have resulted via the use of dating apps, while entire short films have been filmed on smartphones. In less than 10 years we have witnessed the emergence of The Smartphone, The Tablet, and now The Smart Watch. Do you think it ends there? The world has changed. It has gone mobile. Become part of an industry that is booming. We all need our mobile devices. Own a business that makes sure people always have one that works?