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GROW YOUR OWN BUSINESS WITH ADVATEK
Owning a Advatek franchise is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants to help local businesses achieve their goals by not only solving their IT problems, but also helping to prevent them in the first place. No IT experience is necessary in order to become a successful Advatek franchise owner. Many of our thriving franchisees come from diverse work experience backgrounds and have applied a broad range of skills to this integral service that every business needs.
At its core, owning a Advatek franchise is about providing comprehensive, tailored IT solutions to local businesses. This involves working closely with small- and medium-sized businesses to determine their specific needs, and creating customized solutions with your team that will enable their business to run efficiently and securely. As a franchise owner, you will have access to a wealth of resources and support to help you deliver the highest quality IT services to your clients.
IT consulting for local businesses is a high-growth service franchise industry, which means as more and more businesses become reliant on their technology in order to operate, the need for knowledgeable and accessible IT consultants is growing too. Whether you are an experienced IT professional or an entrepreneur with a passion for business, there is great potential for success in this exciting and rapidly evolving field. With our support and resources, anyone can become a Advatek franchise owner and make a positive impact on their local community.
Recurring Revenue
The IT Managed Service Provider (MSP) business model allows for a dependable revenue stream while offering clients peace of mind.
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Industry-Leading Training
Advatek offers comprehensive training at our headquarters in Mission Viejo, California, where our team teaches you everything you need to know about starting an IT business.
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Be Your Own Boss
Set your own hours, select and train your own team, and grow your IT business with the help of our highly experienced franchise team.
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Read more about the experiences of successful Advatek franchise owners who come from both IT and non-IT backgrounds and have made amazing businesses helping small businesses solve IT problems.

Roma Patel - Became a Local Technology Influencer
When it comes to applying one’s unique abilities to business, Roma Patel is a fantastic example of the innovation our Advatek franchisees are capable of. As a way to market her Cincinnati-based business, Roma has been consistently creating educational video content on LinkedIn, breaking down concepts like cybersecurity and cloud migration for a widespread audience. This clever and informative approach to brand building has earned her more than 3,000 followers, and counting!

Bob Roloff - Marketing Pro Turned IT Consultant
With a background in finance and business administration, Bob Roloff has proven that you don’t need to have previous IT experience to run a successful Advatek franchise. Based in Ft. Myers, Florida since 2015, Bob has built a thriving business by exercising his knack for marketing and sales, directing operations based on metrics, and by taking the time to truly understand his clients’ business. From there, he entrusts his loyal, customer-focused technicians to provide the friendly and professional services his team has become known for.

Scott Wiles - Leveraged His IT Career Into a Business
Though it’s not a requirement to have a background in IT to own a Advatek franchise, it can certainly give you an edge if you know how to communicate your wealth of knowledge effectively, so that customers know they can rely on you. Take for example Scott Wiles, who owns a Advatek franchise in Melbourne, Florida. Having previously run the IT infrastructure and information security for AMC, he couldn’t pass up choosing to franchise with Advatek.

Cindy McPike - IT Consulting is The Perfect Family Business
Cindy is the owner of a Advatek franchise in Salem, Oregon, working together with her son Cameron as Director of Operations. Cindy and Cameron’s business has been on the fast track since day one. After just two years, they now have five full-time employees and more than 50 managed service clients.
Initial Investment
Franchise Fee
$49,500
Start Up Costs
$10,925 – 20,200
Working Capital Post Launch
$60,500 – $78,000
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