Woody's Wood Shops vs DIGICOM Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Woody's Wood Shops vs DIGICOM including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Woody's Wood Shops Franchise
DIGICOM Franchise
Investment $85,000 - $185,000$56,170 - $110,270
Franchise Fee $22,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19782004
Year Franchised 19802004
Term Of Agreement 15 years +15-
Term Of Agreement 15 years +15-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Woody's Wood Shops Franchise
DIGICOM Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Woody's Wood Shops Franchise
DIGICOM Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Woody's Wood Shops Franchise
DIGICOM Franchise
Training
  • 1. Headquarters 3 Weeks
  • 2. On-Site 2 Weeks
  • * One week comprehensive classroom and on-the-job training program at our corporate training center and in the field.

    * One week on-the-job training in your territory including going out on sales calls.

    * Exclusive use of our proprietary Operations Manual.

    * Exclusive use of our customized managment software.

    Support
  • Central Data Processing
  • Field Operation Evaluation
  • Field Training
  • Franchisee Newsletter: At Additional Cost
  • Regional or National Meetings
  • 800 Telephone Hotline: At Additional Cost
  • * Territory analysis

    * Assistance in recruiting Licensed Technicians.

    * Additional training of Technicians

    * 24/7 Telephone consultations with our franchisee support team.

    * Internet Technology support.

    * Scheduled visits from Field Support Representatives.

    * Meetings, teleconferences and workshops designed to keep you informed and ahead of market needs.

    Marketing --
    Operations Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 4 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Woody's Wood Shops Franchise
    DIGICOM Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion Yes-
    International Expansion --

    Company Overviews

    About Woody's Wood Shops

    WOODY'S WOOD SHOPS offer instruction and use of virtually all shop tools in a fully outfitted wood shop. After detailed instruction and testing, members have full use of shop and related facilities. Open 15 hours/day, 7 days/week. Also sell small tools and all power equipment at cost plus 5%. Members pay front-end fees plus dues.

    About DIGICOM

    DIGICOM Specialties, Inc. (DIGICOM) was formed in 2004 with the intent to partner with other healthcare professionals to provide state of the art mobile ultrasound services. In our growth we have added full radiology services, equally mobile, through our sister corporation, Montreal Imaging. Our Mission at DIGICOM Specialties is to provide a mobile ultrasound and radiology services combining experience with convenience. We hope to help physicians, hospitals, nursing homes and correctional facilities nation wide to discover the benefits of bringing our services to their patients. DIGICOM Specialties is making quality diagnostic ultrasound and radiology easier and more affordable for all. We recognized an opportunity to utilize the electronic advances with applications to healthcare, specifically, electronic transmission of studies and reports, providing our clients with accurate and timely reports for diagnoses and treatment. Our digital system allows clients on-line access to this important diagnostic information. We will accomplish our mission by employing like-minded certified licensed and experienced technicians and radiologists. DIGICOM has and will continue to go the extra mile for the patient and client.