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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of DIGICOM vs Growing Roots including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $56,170 - $110,270 | $25,100 - $45,100 |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $15,000 |
Royalty Fee | - | 4% |
Advertising Fee | - | 1% |
Year Founded | 2004 | - |
Year Franchised | 2004 | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | * One week comprehensive classroom and on-the-job training program at our corporate training center and in the field. * One week on-the-job training in your territory including going out on sales calls. * Exclusive use of our proprietary Operations Manual. * Exclusive use of our customized managment software. | An extensive initial 5 day training at Headquarters and off-site. Before the initial training in Long Beach, CA, you will be sent a package with pre-training materials including manuals, DVD's and books to review in order to get you familiar with interior plantscaping. Training will consist of but not limited to, study materials on plant identification and proper care, hands-on lessons, nursery tours, business training and review of the expansive Operations Manual. |
Support | * Territory analysis * Assistance in recruiting Licensed Technicians. * Additional training of Technicians * 24/7 Telephone consultations with our franchisee support team. * Internet Technology support. * Scheduled visits from Field Support Representatives. * Meetings, teleconferences and workshops designed to keep you informed and ahead of market needs. | Access to on-going support for all of your questions and concerns via phone and e-mail. Franchisee's will also have the opportunity to attend franchisee meetings and training sessions in order to share ideas and thoughts that will strengthen the franchise system as a whole. We will also set-up franchisee meetings at Industry seminars and trade shows so we can take advantage of the time to learn and grow. |
Marketing | - | During the initial 5-day training we will cover marketing and advertising techniques as well as going over the marketing materials we utilize. You will be provided with some of the select marketing materials during training and the information for preferred printing vendors. As part of advertising, we will provide assistance in creating the proper signage for your specific vehicle with the Growing Roots logo using our preferred vendor or an approved local vendor. |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
DIGICOM Specialties, Inc. (DIGICOM) was formed in 2004 with the intent to partner with other healthcare professionals to provide state of the art mobile ultrasound services. In our growth we have added full radiology services, equally mobile, through our sister corporation, Montreal Imaging. Our Mission at DIGICOM Specialties is to provide a mobile ultrasound and radiology services combining experience with convenience. We hope to help physicians, hospitals, nursing homes and correctional facilities nation wide to discover the benefits of bringing our services to their patients. DIGICOM Specialties is making quality diagnostic ultrasound and radiology easier and more affordable for all. We recognized an opportunity to utilize the electronic advances with applications to healthcare, specifically, electronic transmission of studies and reports, providing our clients with accurate and timely reports for diagnoses and treatment. Our digital system allows clients on-line access to this important diagnostic information. We will accomplish our mission by employing like-minded certified licensed and experienced technicians and radiologists. DIGICOM has and will continue to go the extra mile for the patient and client.