As usual, by mentioning a franchise or business opportunity, you are cautioned to do your own DUE DILIGENCE before purchasing or investing. OK? I saw this franchise mentioned as having 60 home based franchisees and wanted to mention it to you.
Update: This post was based on a press release. From the reader comments below there are very negative opinions about this company you may wish to consider.
Currently Friendly Computers has 60 home based franchisees. Long term they want to be 100% “retail” oriented. But perhaps you can get in before that happens if you’re looking for a home based franchise? Interesting.
Founded in 1992, Friendly Computers is now the largest on-site and retail computer repair chain in the country. The company, which began out of a college dorm, provides quick, affordable, and no-hassle computer repair services. In addition to repairing, maintaining and upgrading computer systems, the acquisition of Computer Renaissance better equipped Friendly Computers to offer new, refurbished, and custom-built computers. For more information on Friendly Computers, please visit www.friendlycomputers.com or call 1-888-PCFRIEND (723-7436).
Lafayette Jefferson on March 30th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
I am a former franchise owner and I can not take the time to list the ways that this company is a scam. They have no plan, no ethics, no professionalism and no successful franchisees. Avoid them at all costs.