COMPUTER EXPLORERS franchise report

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Home > Franchise Reports > COMPUTER EXPLORERS Franchisee Satisfaction Report For anyone researching a franchise, Franchise Business Review knows how important it is to get feedback from current franchisees. To expedite this process, we conducted an independent survey of COMPUTER EXPLORERS franchisees on their satisfaction. All active franchisees were invited to participate in the survey. 35 franchise owners elected to participate (approximately 74%). The survey was completed on December 2011.

Company
Year Founded: 1984
Franchising Since: 1988
Total Franchisees: 68
Total Locations: 70

Financial Requirements
Startup Investment: $23,425 - $33,750
Cash Requirement: $55,000
Net Worth Requirement: $100,000

Areas Franchising
- Canada
- International
- National

COMPUTER EXPLORERS is not just an opportunity. It is a mission! As a COMPUTER EXPLORERS franchisee you will benefit from:

• Proprietary Services – Curriculum is developed and maintained by the Curriculum and Program Development Director and her staff of curriculum developers.
• Flexible Service Offerings – On-site teaching, licensing, staff training, consulting, allowing you to provide solutions to fit your customers’ needs – and leverage yours and your staff’s time.
• Multiple Customer Segments – Public and private schools, community centers, Pre-K and Day Care Centers, in-school, afterschool and summer camp solutions.
• Low Overhead and Start-up Costs – Home-based keeps costs low and ramp up time expedient.
• Decades of Experience – Providing educational service to hundreds of communities since 1984
• Professional Marketing – Access to professionally developed marketing programs and services and how to use them.
• Pre-opening ramp up and first year support – Training on all products, services, operation, the business system, sales and marketing. You’ll work closely with a Field Service Representative in this critical time of need.
• Ongoing product and curriculum updates – includes new products and services
• National marketing support and local marketing tools
• Financial management assistance
• New hire training

Financial Requirements
Startup Investment: $23,425 - $33,750
Cash Requirement: $55,000
Net Worth Requirement: $100,000

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What is a Franchise Discovery Day?

Discovery Day is an opportunity for prospective franchisees to meet the franchise corporate office team. It is a day spent with the team to get a feel for the corporate culture, as well as other departments of the franchise organization that support franchisees.

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Even CEOs Need Coaching

When a franchisee steps outside of training they are usually the chief executive officer of everything! In theory, a new franchisee could perform each and every task impeccably themselves without any outside resource. Deb Evans, CEO of COMPUTER EXPLORERS, shares how, eventually, all business owners need help with their business functions, and a professional business coach can help owners improve on their performance, leadership and profitability.

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Is there an App or Video for that?

To follow our "Franchises Embrace Social Media" post, Deb Evans of Computer Explorers writes about how YouTube is becoming a popular source for franchise companies to communicate with their franchisees and candidates. There may not be an app for everything you need but most likely there is a YouTube video. There is an entire list of videos featuring apps on YouTube! YouTube is one of the largest search engines today. Many of us are guilty of saying, “I will Google that” but now I hear “let’s search YouTube.”

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Starting a Franchise is NOT Easy...

Starting a franchise is not easy. In fact, it’s very hard. Deb Evans, President of COMPUTER EXPLORERS, shares how it may be hard to start your very own franchise but if you can find the right people to help guide you through the process, things are a little easier.

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I'm a CFE because...

"The CFE program is the only one of its kind entirely devoted to continued education in the franchising field," said Randy Burzynski, CFE, manager, franchise support systems, ADQSR, and chairman of the ICFE Board of Governors.

Deb Evans, President of Computer Explorers and a CFE herself, shares how being a part of this program allows franchisees and franchisors to gain more knowledge of the franchise industry. Whether you've been apart of the industry for years, or have just started researching, becoming a Certified Franchise Executive can make for a better franchising experience.

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Is Open Leadership Important To You?

This month, Deb Evans, President of Computer Explorers, gives us a look at open leadership and what it may mean to you. If there are certain attributes you wish to see in a leader, or yourself, perhaps the four talked about in this blog will help you assess a certain franchise system better.

PODCAST

Computer Explorers, Using Technology to Enhance Education

An interview with Deb Evans, CEO and President of COMPUTER EXPLORERS

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Satisfaction: It's Everything!

Satisfaction is everything! If a customer is unsatisfied with your product or service then they won't use your business again. When employees or franchisees are unsatisfied, sales drop and complaints start. Deb Evans, President of Computer Explorers, gives advice, from personal experience, about communicating with her franchisees and being open to their opinions.

NEWS

Your Kid Needs to Play More Video Games in Class

COMPUTER EXPLORERS press release was made on June 3rd and is being picked up by many newsletters. The President and CEO, Deb Evans, wishes to see more kids using technology in classrooms to improve their learning skills.

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Does Your Personality Fit the Franchise?

Deb Evans, CEO of COMPUTER EXPLORERS, shares with us this month some insight on the different personalities franchisors look for in prospects. The assessment is known as DISC which represents Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness. Read this months blog and see where your personality falls.

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How to use Social Technology in your search for a Franchise.

Deb Evans, from COMPUTER EXPLORERS, gives some insight on social media. Learn how to find certain franchisors online and which social media platforms can help you get there. The use of social media can provide potential franchisees with information about franchises from a real time perspective.

PODCAST

COMPUTERTOTS/COMPUTER EXPLORERS Franchises are Leading The Way In Children's Technology Education

An interview with Deb Evans, CEO of COMPUTERTOTS/COMPUTER EXPLORERS

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Corporate Contact:

COMPUTER EXPLORERS

Kris Sabo
Franchise Development Support
Phone: 800-531-5053
Email: kris.sabo@iced.net

ICED, Inc.
12715 Telge Road
Cypress, TX 77429

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