DirectBuy vs GoTelecare Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
DirectBuy Franchise
GoTelecare Franchise
Investment $359,000 - $904,000$133,650 - $170,000
Franchise Fee $75,000$100,000
Royalty Fee 22%0
Advertising Fee 3%0
Year Founded 19712012
Year Franchised 19722014
Term Of Agreement 12 years-
Term Of Agreement 12 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
DirectBuy Franchise
GoTelecare Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    GoTelecare Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    GoTelecare Franchise
    Training At regional meetings-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media-
    Operations 1% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 9 - 12

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    DirectBuy Franchise
    GoTelecare Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About DirectBuy

    James L. Gagan founded UCC TotalHome in 1971 and began franchising the following year. Based in Merrillville, Indiana, the private company has over 90 locations throughout North America. DirectBuy began with a vision. It was a vision of liberating consumers from the high cost of retail buying; of allowing consumers to buy goods for their homes at manufacturer direct prices plus freight, handling and sales tax; of restoring to families the opportunity to buy the things they need and want at prices they could afford. That was over three decades ago. Today, the vision has materialized into an exceptional opportunity for DirectBuy franchise owners. We provide a proven, replicable system that allows them to realize the results and rewards of their business quickly. DirectBuy is the largest, most successful business of its kind in North America. For homeowners, remodelers and families in general, our centers are a very significant channel of alternative purchasing in North America.

    About GoTelecare

    GoTelecare is a leading provider of business and knowledge process services in healthcare domains. We deliver proprietary technologies, workflow and business processes to meet our clients’ expectations and enhance their operational capabilities. With our understanding of the healthcare industry and leading technological capabilities, we are well-positioned to assist our clients financial growth.
    In most medical billing franchises, the franchisee is required to enter claims and work collections on behalf of the client. At GoTelecare, once the client is contracted, we handle the transition, implementation, on-boarding, and continue to submit the claims and handle processing and collections on your behalf. Key benefits for franchisees include: Low initial franchise price compared to other franchise types Franchisee office is company headquarters, with hours determined by franchisee Ongoing, residual income from recurring patient consultations and billing services Unmatched training, marketing materials & sales support provided by GoTelecare Sales prospect lead identification and virtual assistant support to help book sales meetings