Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| The Fourth R | deBugit | |
| Investment | 15000 - 40000 | 151500 - 214000 |
| Franchise Fee | 0 | |
| Royalty Fee | 5% | 7% |
| Advertising Fee | ||
| Year Founded | 1992 | 2000 |
| Year Franchised | 1992 | 2005 |
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| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| The Fourth R | deBugit | |
| Experience | ||
Financing Options |
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| The Fourth R | deBugit | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| The Fourth R | deBugit | |
| Training | Before you open your deBugit service center, you and your staff will be provided with a training program specifically designed to impart all facets of our proven system and services, sales development methods, customer service aspects, promotional techniques and other management procedures. At deBugit, training is key to success. All deBugit management must be Certified and have completed deBugit's management training. And deBugit's corporate assistance in employee recruitment and training will greatly assist in developing the local team at each service center. The deBugit franchise training program includes a complete set of detailed Operation Manuals. The training includes: ~ customer service ~ software operations ~ business operations ~ public relations ~ service calls ~ equipment analysis ~ marketing ~ technical support ~ on-line support | |
| Support | Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | |
| Marketing | Building your business with tested and proven marketing systems will drive your business. From the arrival of your branded bright yellow deBugit fleet of service vehicles to the placement of your advertising and grand opening promotion, deBugit's marketing professionals will be there. deBugit's marketing will be measurable, have continuity and be result oriented and the deBugit marketing commitment starts with community relations for building awareness. These advertising components will promote your expertise and professionalism, and will separate deBugit from the competition. It will position deBugit franchisees as the leader in computer services. Marketing and advertising will be managed for you through deBugit's marketing communications group. Marketing and Advertising program includes: ~ Corporate Identity ~ Mobile Billboards (vehicles) ~ Yellow Pages ~ Media Advertising ~ Web Site ~ Customer Retention Program ~ Public Relations ~ Recruiting ~ Direct Mail ~ Client Database | |
| Operations | There must be a minimum of one (1) A+ Certified Level 5 technician on staff at all times Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. | |
Expansion Plans |
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| The Fourth R | deBugit | |
| US Expansion | ||
| Canada Expansion | 0 | |
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| The Fourth R | |
| deBugit | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| The Fourth R | |
| deBugit | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| The Fourth R | 5% |
| deBugit | 7% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| The Fourth R | |
| deBugit | |
| Year Founded | |
| The Fourth R | 1992 |
| deBugit | 2000 |
| Year Franchised | |
| The Fourth R | 1992 |
| deBugit | 2005 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| The Fourth R | |
| deBugit | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| The Fourth R | |
| deBugit | Then-current franchise fee |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| The Fourth R | |
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Financing Options |
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| Equipment | |
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| Inventory | |
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| Receivables | |
| The Fourth R | |
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| Payroll | |
| The Fourth R | |
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Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| The Fourth R | |
| deBugit | Before you open your deBugit service center, you and your staff will be provided with a training program specifically designed to impart all facets of our proven system and services, sales development methods, customer service aspects, promotional techniques and other management procedures. At deBugit, training is key to success. All deBugit management must be Certified and have completed deBugit's management training. And deBugit's corporate assistance in employee recruitment and training will greatly assist in developing the local team at each service center. The deBugit franchise training program includes a complete set of detailed Operation Manuals. The training includes: ~ customer service ~ software operations ~ business operations ~ public relations ~ service calls ~ equipment analysis ~ marketing ~ technical support ~ on-line support |
| Support | |
| The Fourth R | |
| deBugit | Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives |
| Marketing | |
| The Fourth R | |
| deBugit | Building your business with tested and proven marketing systems will drive your business. From the arrival of your branded bright yellow deBugit fleet of service vehicles to the placement of your advertising and grand opening promotion, deBugit's marketing professionals will be there. deBugit's marketing will be measurable, have continuity and be result oriented and the deBugit marketing commitment starts with community relations for building awareness. These advertising components will promote your expertise and professionalism, and will separate deBugit from the competition. It will position deBugit franchisees as the leader in computer services. Marketing and advertising will be managed for you through deBugit's marketing communications group. Marketing and Advertising program includes: ~ Corporate Identity ~ Mobile Billboards (vehicles) ~ Yellow Pages ~ Media Advertising ~ Web Site ~ Customer Retention Program ~ Public Relations ~ Recruiting ~ Direct Mail ~ Client Database |
| Operations | |
| The Fourth R | |
| deBugit | There must be a minimum of one (1) A+ Certified Level 5 technician on staff at all times Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| The Fourth R | |
| deBugit | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| The Fourth R | 0 |
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| International Expansion | |
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