DrPhoneFix vs Device Pitstop Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
DrPhoneFix Franchise
Device Pitstop Franchise
Investment $49,999 - $175,000$100,700 - $218,250
Franchise Fee N/A$25,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -$2K/yr
Year Founded -2013
Year Franchised -2013
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
DrPhoneFix Franchise
Device Pitstop Franchise
Experience Be committed to serving your customers with the same professional, fast, and friendly service that the DrPhoneFix Brand is known, trusted, and valued for. Repair experience is not required. We will give you all the necessary training.-

Financing Options

 
DrPhoneFix Franchise
Device Pitstop Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
DrPhoneFix Franchise
Device Pitstop Franchise
Training

Training to become a DrPhoneFix Certified Mobile Repair Service Technician will occur at either the DrPhoneFix headquarters or one of our licensed locations. This training course takes approximately 1 month to complete total, with 2 weeks spent at headquarters.

Product knowledge workshops and using the technology systems and tools in our stores. The entire infrastructure of the store is preconfigured and setup for you, but it's imperative you learn the basics behind the systems. We understand that you are not a technician, but as a business owner, you need to be able to know the product, speak the language, and understand the processes that your technicians will go through. This part of the training is actually the section our franchisees really enjoy. On-The-Job Training: 20 hours Classroom Training: 63 hours

Support -

Ongoing support services include: Grand Opening assistance. Ongoing communication between corporate and franchisees. Planned yearly convention. Continuous networking between franchisees. Personal review of monthly sales figures to ensure proper growth. Continuous research and development. Newsletter Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing

Each franchise comes with its own DrPhoneFix branded website. When you become a franchise owner you are offered the following marketing services to help grow your business. * SEO * PPC * Social Media Marketing * Blog and Content Marketing * Posters, Flyers, Postcards Taking this extra step can help solidify the foundation for your store's success.

When you begin your training, you will further explore your store location, merchandising, signage, advertising, and budgeting needs. You will also work with a media buyer on your opening campaign, as well as working with Device Pitstop on a grassroots, local marketing campaign. Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app

Operations

Either you or the partner that runs the store must attend our extensive training program and be DPF Certified.

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Expansion Plans

 
DrPhoneFix Franchise
Device Pitstop Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About DrPhoneFix

Mobile devices are a full fledged necessity in the everyday lives of more than half of the U.S. population.The demand for Quality Mobile Device Repair Service is growing exponentially. This is where you come in. DrPhoneFix has perfected our franchise concept, while steadily increasing Brand Recognition, and growth throughout the United States. When opening a DrPhoneFix Franchise, you will become known as a Mobile Devices Repair leader that customers already know, trust, and value. Cell Phone Repair Franchise Opportunities In 2007, the explosion of "The Smartphone" has completely changed the world forever. Gone were the days of a mobile device being a mere luxury. Smartphones and later on, Tablets have become "Electronic Lifestyle Companions" which the majority of Americans can't live without. From surfing the web, to social media. From paying our bills, to watching movies, mobile device usage will only continue to evolve and grow in our world. Schools are now asking parents to provide tablets for their kids, doctors are using smart-watches to monitor patients. Future marriages have resulted via the use of dating apps, while entire short films have been filmed on smartphones. In less than 10 years we have witnessed the emergence of The Smartphone, The Tablet, and now The Smart Watch. Do you think it ends there? The world has changed. It has gone mobile. Become part of an industry that is booming. We all need our mobile devices. Own a business that makes sure people always have one that works?

About Device Pitstop

Device Pitstop is a unique store that buys, sells, trades, repairs, and upgrades computers and mobile electronic devices. Our "gently-used,” refurbished, or repaired devices are sold at low prices -" for top quality gear!
Originally founded in Las Vegas in 2003, we currently have ten locations open nationwide, with many others in development. With more new stores opening in the future, it will be easier for you to meet all your computer needs in just one stop.
Device Pitstop is also a place where you can sell your "gently-used” computers and parts. Device Pitstop will pay you CASH On-the-Spot. There’s no more waiting around or making return trips. Device Pitstop makes selling your old devices easy and either puts the money in your hand before you leave the store, or offers you something to put toward a newer machine.
We not only offer you a solution to all your computer needs, we offer constantly changing inventory and quality at a much more reasonable price. At Device Pitstop we believe that reusing computers and various parts is the smartest way to recycle.
Further minimizing the impact on the environment, previously owned computers are either brought back to life or parts are utilized to repair other computers. For computers or parts that have outlasted their useful life, we find a caring home at a local recycling company.
Device Pitstop... we can manage the damage.

Join the Device Pitstop team and profit from technology growth by providing computing solutions and superior customer service. Become part of a proven business model that offers a diverse range of services and products. Provide customers with outstanding, cutting-edge products and high-end service. Utilize multiple revenue streams in retail and service. Enter the laptop business without being tech experts. Help customers reach all their computing needs while you strengthen your financial future.
Veteran Incentives  $2,500 rebate on franchise fee