Computertots vs Support On-Site Computer Services Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Computertots 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

 
Computertots Franchise
Support On-Site Computer Services Franchise
Investment $47,700 - $66,300$23,700 - $46,800
Franchise Fee $30,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 8%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19831997
Year Franchised 19881998
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years
Renewal Fee 5% of franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Computertots Franchise
Support On-Site Computer Services Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Computertots Franchise
    Support On-Site Computer Services Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Computertots Franchise
    Support On-Site Computer Services Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety proceduresNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing National media, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT 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

     
    Computertots Franchise
    Support On-Site Computer Services Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Computertots

    Computertots is now a subsidiary of ComputerExplorers In 1984, personal computers were still considered a luxury, and schools were figuring out how to best use the new technology as a learning tool. Moms Karen Marshall and Mary Rogers saw the teaching potential of computers and began Computertots/Computer Explorers with $1,500, one computer and 10 young students. Franchisees can operate the business using either a manager model or an owner-operated model. A manager employs a staff to assist in the teaching and operation of the business; the owner of an owner-operated model not only teaches classes, but also operates the business.

    In 2003, Computertots/Computer Explorers was acquired by The International Center for Entrepreneurial Development Inc., which also owns Kwik Kopy Printing, Kwik Kopy Business Centers, Franklin's Printing, American Wholesale Thermographers, Copy Club, Women's Health Boutique and Parcel Plus.

    About Support On-Site Computer Services

    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.