Business Description

Offers IT service and computer support to small businesses. Franchise can be home-based, as we service the client at their place of business.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1994

Franchising Since:  1998

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	125	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	125	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 125 100% In 32 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 125 100.0%

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

Density

Units

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$200K
Cash Investment:	$100-150K
Total Investment:	$100-150K
Average Total Investment:	$125K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$39.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$40K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 0 Full-time, 6-10 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	2
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	4
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	15
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
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:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	At Additional Cost
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Austin, TX	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 60 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from CMIT Solutions.