Support On-Site Computer Services vs Geeks On Call America Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Support On-Site Computer Services vs Geeks On Call America including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Support On-Site Computer Services Franchise
Geeks On Call America Franchise
Investment $23,700 - $46,800$53,400 - $82,200
Franchise Fee $15,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 6%11%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19971999
Year Franchised 19982001
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Support On-Site Computer Services Franchise
Geeks On Call America Franchise
Experience -
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

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

    Training & Support

     
    Support On-Site Computer Services Franchise
    Geeks On Call America Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertisingRegional advertising
    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 NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Franchise can be run from home.

    30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Support On-Site Computer Services Franchise
    Geeks On Call America Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    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.

    About Geeks On Call America

    The nation’s premier provider of on-site computer service, Geeks On Call was founded in 1999 and started franchising in 2001. Currently we have over 340 independently owned and operated franchises in the United States, with new locations opening regularly. Instantly recognizable by our certified, trained, and tested technicians driving blue Chrysler PT Cruisers, we are one of the fastest-growing franchise companies according to Entrepreneur and Franchise Times.Geeks On Call pioneered the concept of Computer Solutions At Your Home & Business and, in many locations, we also offer same-day on-site computer support. Our services include system security and online privacy solutions, hardware and software repairs and troubleshooting, wireless equipment and network installations, spyware and virus prevention and removal, data backups and transfers, and other forms of on-site computer support that meet today’s increasing demand. The Geeks On Call franchise owners and technicians also serve as high-tech experts for news stories, and have been featured in USA Today, NBC Nightly News, and hundreds of local newspapers and television stations in the cities where we work and live.