Norfolk, VA - February 11, 2005 - Demonstrating the rising popularity of the on-site computer-services industry, Geeks On Call®—Franchise America's premier provider of mobile computer support—has had a dramatic growth spurt unlike anything experienced before in the Franchises history.  Over the past nine months, Geeks On Call® has doubled its number of national franchises, rocketing from approximately 150 in May of 2004 to over 300 as of February 2005.  During this same period, Geeks On Call® nearly doubled the number of states it services, bringing the new total to 18 (plus the District of Columbia) with a few more to be added in the coming months. 

A key factor in Geeks On Call's® success is the continued decline of traditional computer help.  In years past, a malfunctioning computer meant a trip to a local repair shop or big electronics store where delays were common and repairs often took a back seat to retail sales.  And telephone-based support wasn't much better; techs often spoke with confusing jargon, and their remotely controlled troubleshooting methods were useless if the customer had problems connecting to the Internet.  Furthermore, some hardware issues—such as replacing a malfunctioning hard drive—could only be solved in person.

Another catalyst for Geeks On Call's® Franchise growth is the employment turmoil in the information-technology (IT) industry.  The large number of high-tech jobs being outsourced to foreign countries has resulted in a shortage of available positions for highly qualified computer professionals here in the U.S.  As a result, countless American workers have disembarked from the roller-coaster ride otherwise known as the IT industry and have stepped out of the shadow of the ever-looming pink slip.  Many of them have found self-employment to be the answer to their career woes, and naturally they have sought opportunities that utilize their existing IT skills—such as becoming the owner of a franchise with Geeks On Call®.

Geeks On Call® on-site computer-services is the high-tech equivalent of a physician who makes house calls.  Too often small businesses and residential customers lose substantial time and money while waiting for their computer problems to be fixed by a retail store or repair shop that often keeps the computer for too long and charges an arm and a leg!  Refusing to tolerate this type of slow, unsatisfactory service, Geeks On Call® Franchisee goes against the grain and brings help directly to the customer's doorstep.  

Not only have the prompt, reliable services provided by Geeks On Call® found success with residential clients, but also with small-to-medium-sized businesses that cannot afford the enormous expense of hiring IT personnel.  Instead of paying exorbitant salaries to keep a full-fledged IT staff on hand, these companies simply can turn to Geeks On Call® on those occasions in which computer services are required.  Now everyone has access to superior computer repairs, upgrades, troubleshooting, wired and wireless networking, personalized training, and custom-built PCs without emptying their wallets.

Founded in 1999, Geeks On Call® initially served the cities of Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Va, where it experienced immediate success.  Overwhelmed by the public's hunger for dependable computer support, Geeks On Call® realized the only way to satisfy its ballooning customer base was to franchise the company.  In early 2001 Geeks On Call® launched its first franchise opportunity, and now it has 304 franchises operating in 18 states throughout America plus the District of Columbia.  These states include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. 

 Geeks On Call® franchises are independently owned and operated. 

 ©Geeks On Call America, Inc.

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