Business Description

COMPUTER RENAISSANCE, a full-service retail store specializing in quality used, refurbished and new computer hardware, software and related accessories. Our stores also provide custom-built computers, system upgrades, networking, consulting and superior technical service. With constant upgrades to computers in both the hardware and software fields, you can ensure your spot in a highly innovative industry by becoming part of a continuing market demand.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1988

Franchising Since:  1993

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	104	99%
Company-Owned Units:	1	1%
Total Operating Units:	105	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 105 100% In 34 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 105 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Florida	11
2. Indiana	7
3. Minnesota	8

Registered in Following Registration States: Michigan, Oregon, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$20-50K
Total Investment:	$180-280K
Average Total Investment:	$230K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$27.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$27K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	.5%

Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,600

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	15
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
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Florida	2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 15 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Computer Renaissance.