Business Description

Every business needs IT Assistance. EXPETEC franchisees target all businesses to provide IT services such as Network Security, Business Continuity, Web Services, Network Administration, and Business Solution Bundles.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1992

Franchising Since:  1996

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	50	98%
Company-Owned Units:	1	2%
Total Operating Units:	51	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 50 98% In 23 States Canada: 1 2% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 51 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. South Dakota	0

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$50K
Total Investment:	$100K
Average Total Investment:	$100K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$35K
Average Franchise Fee:	$35K
On-Going Royalty:	15%
Average Royalty:	15%
Advertising Fee:	0

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Storefront

Other Sites: Office Bldg., Exec. Suite

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	N/A
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	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:	16
Site Selection Assistance?	No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	No
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:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Aberdeen, SD	1-2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 70 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Expetec Technology Services.