Rescuecom vs The Launch Pad Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Rescuecom Franchise
The Launch Pad Franchise
Investment $14,000 - $95,000$103,650 - $2,547,100
Franchise Fee $2,500 - $28,900N/A
Royalty Fee 9-24%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19971992
Year Franchised 19982011
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee 50% of current fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Rescuecom Franchise
The Launch Pad Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Rescuecom Franchise
    The Launch Pad Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-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
     
    Rescuecom Franchise
    The Launch Pad Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 3

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Rescuecom Franchise
    The Launch Pad Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Rescuecom

    David A. Milman founded his first computer repair business in 1985. As his company grew, Milman saw how difficult it was to hire and retain employees to run his offices nationwide and realized franchising would be the best way to expand. In 1997, Milman formed Rescuecom Corp. to franchise his computer service system.
    Rescuecom franchisees offer on-site computer repair, maintenance and installation.

    • Your immediate problem solved right now.
    • Unlimited remote computer repair from RESCUECOM Certified Level-3 technicians.
    • iProtector® software for constant access to instant computer repair service, protection and monitoring.
    • The RESCUECOM Internet Security Suite with free daily security updates and Internet virus protection so you never have to worry about malware or viruses again.
    • Computer optimization speed and performance boosts to keep your computer running like new all the time.
    • Wi-Fi networking support and protection for your router and cable modem any time you experience connection problems.
    • Unlimited tech support for all of your tablets, printers, TV's, smartphones, MP3 players and accessories. RESCUECOM protects all of your computers.
    • Onsite1 computer repair for complex problems requiring a solution from a technician in-person. We have over 4000 RESCUECOM Certified Level-3 technicians who perform onsite computer repair service, covering every city in the U.S., Canada and the U.K
    • Free monthly billing so you only pay your yearly subscription with low, fixed, monthly payments

    About The Launch Pad

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    Since 1992 The Launch Pad has delivered IT and Web Services to small and medium-sized businesses.  We have carefully crafted a rock-solid business model designed to for success.  Our decision to move into IT services franchising was driven by a passion for this industry and a desire to help other IT companies and entrepreneurs to succeed and excel with managed IT services. For us, franchising was the next logical step to share our vision.

    Our mission is to offer a single source of technology guidance and tools to help you build a profitable and successful managed IT services company with all of the tools, practices, support and training you need to have a world-class technology company.   Whether you are launching a new venture or already have an existing IT company, we take you to the next level with a winning formula for success and to turn your business goals into reality.