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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Soft-Temps Worldwide vs Gatepost Computer Services including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $1,990 - $3,990 | $34,600 - $57,900 |
| Franchise Fee | $995 | N/A |
| Royalty Fee | $75/mo. | - |
| Advertising Fee | - | - |
| Year Founded | 1999 | - |
| Year Franchised | 2002 | - |
| Term Of Agreement | 7 years | - |
| Term Of Agreement | 7 years | - |
| Renewal Fee | $500 | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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| In-House/3rd Party | In-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 |
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| Training | Online training available | - |
| Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
| Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media | - |
| Operations |
Franchise can be run from home. 15% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | - | - |
| Canada Expansion | No | - |
| International Expansion | Yes | - |
NO LONGER AVAILABLE
Training Available:
At central command
At neighborhood area
Support Available:
Bulletin
Gatherings
Web
Acquiring cooperatives
Business Start Date: 1999
Depiction: Soft-Temps gives a wide exhibit of PC administrations, including PC support and establishments, and also across the nation areas.