New Horizons Computer Learning Center

  • New Horizons Computer Learning Centers, Inc.
  • NEWH
1900 S. State College Blvd., # 450
Anaheim, CA 92806
  • (714) 940-8188
  • (714) 938-6008 (Fax)

NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING CENTERS, Inc. is the world's largest independent IT training company, meeting the needs of more than 2.4 million students each year. NEW HORIZONS offers a variety of flexible training choices: instructor-led classes, Web-based training, computer-based training, computer labs, certification exam preparation tools and 24-hour, 7-day-a-week help-desk support.

Franchisor Background

Year Established: 1982

Franchising Since: 1992

Operating Units

Franchised Units 269 98.2%
Company-Owned Units 5 1.8%
Total Operating Units 274 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 152 56.5% In 42 States
Canada 1 0.4% In 1 Provinces
International 116 43.1% In 0 Foreign Countries
Total 269 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
California 14
Florida 9
New York 6

Registered in the following Registration States

California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member Yes
CFA Member No
Franchisee Association? Yes, is a member
Size of Corporate Staff 200
Site Selection
Assistance
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance Yes
Financial Assistance Yes, Direct

Marketing Support

Co-Op Advertising No
National Advertising No
Regional Advertising No
Local Advertising No

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing N/A
Central Purchasing Included
Field Operation Evaluation Included
Field Training Included
Initial Store Opening Included
Inventory Control N/A
Franchisee Newsletter Included
Regional or National Meetings Included
800 Telephone Hotline N/A

Training

Headquarters 2 Weeks
Franchise Location 1 Week
Regional 2 Days
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth $500K
Cash Investment $250-450K
Total Investment $400-500K
Average Total Investment $450K

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $25-75K
Average Franchise Fee $50K
On-Going Royalty 6%
Average Royalty 6%
Advertising Fee 1%

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 15
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 0
Space Needs (in square feet) 4,000-5,000
Preferred Site Types Free Standing Building
Other Site Types Allowed Office Bldg., Industrial Park, Business Park
Encourages Conversions Yes
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 5
General Business Experience 5
Specific Industry Experience 2
Formal Education 3
Psychological Profile 3
Personal Interviews 5
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 10
Term of Renewal Period 5
Passive Ownership? Not Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
Yes, for 1 year
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 10
USA Yes, All United States
Canada Yes, All Canada
Overseas Yes, All Countries
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