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Geeks On Call America

On-site computer services

The nation’s premier provider of on-site computer service, Geeks On Call® was founded in 1999 and started franchising in 2001. Currently we have over 340 independently owned and operated franchises in the United States, with new locations opening regularly. Instantly recognizable by our certified, trained, and tested technicians driving blue Chrysler PT Cruisers, we are one of the fastest-growing franchise companies according to Entrepreneur and Franchise Times.

Geeks On Call® pioneered the concept of Computer Solutions At Your Home & Business™ and, in many locations, we also offer same-day on-site computer support. Our services include system security and online privacy solutions, hardware and software repairs and troubleshooting, wireless equipment and network installations, spyware and virus prevention and removal, data backups and transfers, and other forms of on-site computer support that meet today’s increasing demand. The Geeks On Call® franchise owners and technicians also serve as high-tech experts for news stories, and have been featured in USA Today, NBC Nightly News, and hundreds of local newspapers and television stations in the cities where we work and live.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Geeks On Call America Franchises?

Total Investment: $53,400-$82,200
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000
Royalty Fee: 11%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

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Geeks On Call America News

Geeks On Call Franchise Owners Are Pleased To Announce The Formation Of An Independent Association Of Geeks On Call Franchisees
A group of Geeks on Call America franchisees are pleased to announce their intention to form an Independent Association of Geeks on Call Franchisees. The organization hopes to foster a mutually respectful and balanced relationship with its franchisor and engage in meaningful dialogue that will benef... more

Geeks On Call(r) Becomes Authorized Hewlett Packard Reseller
Geeks On Call Holdings, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: GOCH), a premier national provider of professional IT solutions to small business and residential customers through its national network of franchise and Company-owned locations under the trade names Geeks On Call(R), 1-800-905-GEEK(TM), and CallTheG... more

Geeks On Call Named To Entrepreneur Magazine's Prestigious Franchise 500®
Geeks On Call Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: GOCH), a premier national provider of professional IT solutions to small business and residential customers, announced today that it has been named to Entrepreneur magazine's 2008 Franchise 500®, making it the third year in a row it has made the ranking. The ... more

Geeks On Call Launches Franchise Value-added Benefit Program
Geeks On Call Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: GOCH), a premier national provider of professional IT solutions to small business and residential customers through its trade name Geeks On Call, announced today the official launch of its Value-Added Benefit program for co-branding with national franchisors. ... more

Breaking Out Of A Sea Of Sameness In 2007!
With a new year comes a new identity. Well-known computer services company Geeks On Call recently "refocused" its national brand and is now referring to itself by its toll-free phone number: 1 800 905 GEEK. The modification was prompted by a "sea of sameness," 1 800 905 GEEK Communic... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Geeks On Call America open? 1999
When did Geeks On Call America start Franchising? 2001

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	237	0	0	0
2004	181	0	0	0
2003	77	0	0	0
2002	51	0	0	0
2001	6	0	0	0

Expansion Plans

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Other Financing Source(s): SBA and other sources

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Regional advertising

Business Operations

Franchise can be run from home.

30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience

General business experience

1 Other Franchises in this Family

• 1 800 905 GEEK

Related Franchise Categories

• Computer Service & Support Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $50K to $100K

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