Hi all
I signed up to the forum to get some useful technical help and am looking forward to that.
I did also sign up because I need some business help too. I run my own business and it is ok but over the course of the last few weeks I have been contacted by Mr Electric about buying a franchise. They have called me 3 or 4 times now and the man I spoke to was very nice and explained the franchise opportunity to me.
In short, you buy a franchise for a specific set of zip codes. In my case it would be approximately $30,000 or maybe more if I purchase a larger area. For that price I can obviously trade in that area but as part of the programme I get appropriate training for the business, which includes intensive training at their headquarters in Waco, Texas, ongoing support, job management system, my own area website, help with how to market the business, accounting software and advice as well as national accounts.
I have taken a look at this page
http://www.leadingtheserviceindustry.com/Mr-Electric-LLC.aspx and the company website
http://www.leadingtheserviceindustry.com/Mr-Electric-LLC.aspx. All of the above seems useful and could add value to my business, however I am not 100% sure it will work out exactly like I have been told. The man who I spoke to seems fair enough but he does have an answer for my questions so far!
Does anyone have any experience with Mr Electric, not just their technical skills but the business opportunity and the franchise?
Also, if anyone has any advice on what to ask them regarding the franchise I would really appreciate it too?
I know this may have been discussed in the past but up to date thoughts would be helpful.
Thanks
