Fast-teks On-site Computer Services

On-site computer repair services

Background

Founded: 2003 Franchising since: 2004
Address:
15310 Amberly Dr., #185
Tampa, Florida 33647
Phone:
(800)262-1671


Franchisor has 38 employee(s); 13 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Units
Year U.S. Franchises Canadian Franchises Foreign Franchises Company Owned
2009 232 5 0 0
2008 178 5 0 0
2007 107 2 0 0
2006 57 0 0 0

Where Seeking Franchisees
Nationwide
Worldwide

Exclusive territories available.

Costs and Fees

Total investment: $34,500 - $60,450
Franchise fee: $19,500 - $42,000
Ongoing royalty fee: 7%
Term of agreement: 7 years, renewable


Type of Financing Available
In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee No Yes
Startup Costs No Yes
Equipment No Yes
Inventory No Yes
Accounts Receivable No Yes
Payroll No Yes

Qualifications
Business Experience:
  • General business experience

Operations
  • Franchise can be run from home
  • 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit
  • Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1
  • Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training and Support

Training
  • Available at headquarters: 2 days
  • At franchisee's location: 2 days
  • Ongoing telephone support & training

Ongoing Support
  • Newsletter
  • Meetings
  • Toll-free phone line
  • Internet
  • Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing Support
  • Ad slicks
  • National media
  • Regional advertising

Other marketing support
  • Internet ads

Rankings

Franchise 500® rank:
#186 (2010); #191 (2009); #257 (2008); #385 (2007);

Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#46 (2010); #41 (2009); #79 (2008);

Low-Cost Franchises:
#44 (2010); #38 (2009); #57 (2008);

Top New Ranking:
#9 (2009); #16 (2008); #28 (2007);

Top Homebased Franchises:
#53 (2010); #45 (2009); #67 (2008);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#144 (2010); #148 (2009); #176 (2008);


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