Concerto Networks vs Device Pitstop Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Concerto Networks Franchise
Device Pitstop Franchise
Investment $23,400 - $47,900$100,700 - $218,250
Franchise Fee $21,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 14%5%
Advertising Fee -$2K/yr
Year Founded 20022013
Year Franchised 20032013
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee Varies-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Concerto Networks Franchise
Device Pitstop Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Concerto Networks Franchise
    Device Pitstop Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/No-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Concerto Networks Franchise
    Device Pitstop Franchise
    Training -

    Product knowledge workshops and using the technology systems and tools in our stores. The entire infrastructure of the store is preconfigured and setup for you, but it's imperative you learn the basics behind the systems. We understand that you are not a technician, but as a business owner, you need to be able to know the product, speak the language, and understand the processes that your technicians will go through. This part of the training is actually the section our franchisees really enjoy. On-The-Job Training: 20 hours Classroom Training: 63 hours

    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

    Ongoing support services include: Grand Opening assistance. Ongoing communication between corporate and franchisees. Planned yearly convention. Continuous networking between franchisees. Personal review of monthly sales figures to ensure proper growth. Continuous research and development. Newsletter Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform

    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

    When you begin your training, you will further explore your store location, merchandising, signage, advertising, and budgeting needs. You will also work with a media buyer on your opening campaign, as well as working with Device Pitstop on a grassroots, local marketing campaign. Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app

    Operations 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 allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Concerto Networks Franchise
    Device Pitstop Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Concerto Networks

    Be the boss of your own information technology (IT) service business. The demand for IT support by small business is exploding. Concerto Networks offers you a professional IT service franchise complete with national marketing and back-office support.  Franchise owners have either an owner-operator model and/or utilize employees or subcontractors as necessary to provide Consistent Quality Service. Franchise owners develop business, offer and sell mobile on-site computer maintenance, repair, upgrade, and networking; IT (Information Technology) consulting, professional business solutions, software and hardware, wired and wireless communications and other office equipment. The focus of our franchisees is to concentrate on providing a localized, personal and professional on-site service, from home based locations. Franchisees will be part of a franchised network, offering standardized services, merchandising and marketing techniques, operating procedures, product and service quality standards and business methods and other expertise supplied by Concerto Networks.
    Concerto Networks gives you the support of a worldwide technology solutions company, with the personal touch and responsiveness of your own local service provider., all at the right price designed to fit the budget of a small to medium size business.
     

    About Device Pitstop

    Device Pitstop is a unique store that buys, sells, trades, repairs, and upgrades computers and mobile electronic devices. Our "gently-used,” refurbished, or repaired devices are sold at low prices -" for top quality gear!
    Originally founded in Las Vegas in 2003, we currently have ten locations open nationwide, with many others in development. With more new stores opening in the future, it will be easier for you to meet all your computer needs in just one stop.
    Device Pitstop is also a place where you can sell your "gently-used” computers and parts. Device Pitstop will pay you CASH On-the-Spot. There’s no more waiting around or making return trips. Device Pitstop makes selling your old devices easy and either puts the money in your hand before you leave the store, or offers you something to put toward a newer machine.
    We not only offer you a solution to all your computer needs, we offer constantly changing inventory and quality at a much more reasonable price. At Device Pitstop we believe that reusing computers and various parts is the smartest way to recycle.
    Further minimizing the impact on the environment, previously owned computers are either brought back to life or parts are utilized to repair other computers. For computers or parts that have outlasted their useful life, we find a caring home at a local recycling company.
    Find a store here: http://www.devicepitstop.com/store-locator/
    Device Pitstop... we can manage the damage.

    Join the Device Pitstop team and profit from technology growth by providing computing solutions and superior customer service. Become part of a proven business model that offers a diverse range of services and products. Provide customers with outstanding, cutting-edge products and high-end service. Utilize multiple revenue streams in retail and service. Enter the laptop business without being tech experts. Help customers reach all their computing needs while you strengthen your financial future.
    Veteran Incentives  $2,500 rebate on franchise fee