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Netopia: The Cyber Utopia

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Be a Franchisee for the Most Outstanding Filipino Franchise!

We are the Philippine Franchise Association's "Most Outstanding Filipino Franchise of the Year" for 2005. With over 190 branches nationwide (as of August, 2006), we are also the largest and fastest growing Internet Café chain in the country and also the first to expand our business abroad. To help with our continued growth, Netopia commisioned FranCorp, the worlds largest franchise consultancy firm, to help us prepare a franchise system and to assist us in systematizing the operations of Netopia. The result of this is that our franchise and royalty fees are among the most competitive in the country and possibly the world. All franchisees are profitable and many franchisees have opened additional branches.

Why Would I Want to Open a Netopia Internet Café?

The Internet Café business, if done properly, is a high cash flow business offering good returns on your investment.
Netopia Internet Café is the largest Internet café chain in the country.
Netopia is owned and operated by Digital Paradise, Inc. is a company partly owned by ePLDT, Newnet Holdings, and other shareholders. It has a stable foundation.
Netopia offers a wide array of services ranging from computer rental, desktop publishing, VoIP (Voice Over IP), to retail products.
Netopia has come up with a tried and tested operating system which is contained in the Netopia Operations Manual.
Netopia’s Billing System has been designed and improved over the past eight (8) years based on actual experiences with the objective of improving operational efficiency and securing critical information.
Netopia commissioned Francorp, the biggest international franchise consultancy group, to help formulate the Netopia franchising business.

Franchisees of Netopia take advantage of an entire head office focused on the continuous improvement of the Netopia business which include:

a) improvements in system and products

b) new products and services

c) improvements in personnel training

d) administrative and financial reports support

e) technical and operations support

Netopia Franchising, Inc. was awarded by the Philippine Franchise Association in coordination with the Department of Trade and Industry THE MOST PROMISING FILIPINO FRANCHISE AWARD 2002 . In March 2006, Netopia Internet Café was awarded THE OUTSTANDING FILIPINO FRANCHISE AWARD 2005.
Netopia ‘s membership program offers real benefits to its members through a network of branches and discounted pricing.
Netopia makes use of discounted licensed softwares protecting the franchisees against lawsuits.
Netopia has formed alliances and partnerships with major companies such as computer hardware and software manufacturers which compliment the Netopia business model. Netopia branches take advantage of such arrangements

Our Franchise Package
*single franchise package

Model	Workstation qty.	Franchise Fee	Royalty Fee	Estimated Investment	Renewal Fee
Premium	30, up	P 300 k	7% of gross on the 1st year; 8% on the 2nd year; 9% on the third	Php 2.6 M or higher	P 100 k
Regular – A	25 - 29	P 225 k	5%, 6%, 7%	Php 2.2 M	P 75 k
Regular – B	20 - 24	P 150 k	4%, 5%, 6%	Php 1.8 M	P 50 k

Franchise term:	3 years
Renewable:	yes
Renewal term:	3 years per renewal
Advertising fund:	1% of gross sales

Inclusive of

franchise fee
renovation/construction cost
space rental (advance and deposit)
computer cost
equipment/tools cost
working capital

Detailed studies are made using the actual terms & provisions of the leased area.

What You’re Getting

Use of an established brand name
Use of a proven system of operations
Use of the Netopia Online Billing System
Network size advantages
Training through the Netopia Training Academy
Assistance in acquiring licenses for software, etc.
Partnerships w/ major computer/IT companies
Planning and pre-operational support
Operations and technical consultation
Creative advertising and marketing program
Continous Research and Development
Constantly improving range of of products and services
Continuous support on personnel training
Product knowledge seminar

A Netopia franchise allows you to work with a company recognized as a market leader, having won awards such as:

Most Outstanding Filipino Franchise of the Year (2005)
Family & Consumers Choice Award (2003)
Best in Marketing Effort for the year (2003)
Most Promising Filipino Franchise Award (2002)

Interested

Please inform us of a date convenient for you so that we may discuss in greater detail the benefits of our franchise package. You may call us at (02) 638.67.42 loc. 218 or send an email to [email protected].

If you already have a site in mind, submit the site details together with the vicinity map to us through fax or Email for our evaluation and approval. Applicants with applied sites will be processed by Netopia for now. If you have no specific location in mind, we will include you in our data bank of interested applciants without sites.

Additional Information

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much will it cost to own a Netopia franchise?

The franchise fee for a Netopia Internet Café depending on the number of workstations ranges from P150,000 to P300,000.

2. What is the term of the Netopia franchise?

The term of the franchise is 3 years with the right to renew.

3. What are inclusive of the fee?

Netopia Online Billing System
System Transfer-Network Configuration
Site Evaluation
Training and Ongoing Field Support
Customized Operational System
Operations Consultancy
Use of Netopia Trademarks and Logos
Continuous Research and Development
Wide Range of Computer Rental Services

4. Who will look for the site?

Once you have passed the evaluation, we'll assist and advise you in choosing a location. To ensure the success of the franchise, the prospective franchisee should look for sites based on our site selection criteria.

5. What are the criteria in selecting a site for Netopia?

Netopia requires a 40-100 square meter area to adequately service its large and growing clientele. It should be located preferably in high traffic commercial/residential areas accessible to both pedestrians and motorists.

6. How long will it take to recover my investment?

Financial viability depends on various factors such as sales, investment and ability of the franchisee to effectively manage his expenses. This will be discussed further during the franchisee interview.

7. How many people will I have to hire? Who does the hiring?

A typical Netopia branch will have at least 3 employees including the Branch Manager. We will provide the franchisee with a set of qualifications and will assist in the screening of potential employees.

8. Do we need to form a corporation before applying for a Netopia franchise?

Netopia awards franchises to individuals only. If he/she so desires, however this individual can form a corporation where he/she is a majority owner.

9. I already own another franchise, can I still apply for a Netopia franchise?

Yes, subject to Netopia franchise agreement. As the principal/majority or owner of the Netopia franchise, you cannot be involved in direct competition.

10. Who will provide the building plans? Who will do the construction?

Netopia will design your Internet café and have it built by one of its accredited contractors. This will assure you of accurate and consistent compliance to tried and tested design specifications. The Internet café will be constructed at a cost to be carried by the franchisee. Cost to acquire building permits, the professional fees and other incidental costs will be shouldered by the franchisee.

11. Is training for the franchisee and his employees provided?

Netopia will provide the franchisee, free of charge, with 4 weeks of hands-on training covering administrative, operational, and marketing matters. From time to time, refresher and developmental training programs will be given.

12. What marketing and advertising support will I receive?

Store advertising & promotions materials within Netopia's budget will be provided.

13. What are the qualifications required of a Netopia franchisee?

We require our franchisees to be business oriented. They do not necessarily have to have experience in managing a similar business, however they should have the capability and willingness to learn the business. Their active involvement in the operations of the Internet café is important. A Netopia franchisee enjoys working, communicating and relating with employees and customers.

14. What are the responsibilities of a franchisee?

To operate the business according to Netopia standards
To provide the highest quality, reliability and efficiency of service to all customers
To protect all proprietary Netopia materials from scrutiny or casual review by competitors, visitors and the general public
To abide by the terms of the franchise agreement
To submit all required reports accurately and on time
To provide thorough training and opportunities for professional growth and learning to employees
To be prompt and prepared with the proper equipment and supplies to meet customer needs.

15. How long will it take to get a Netopia Internet café operating?

Once the site has been approved, the franchise agreement signed and all the related fees paid, it will take approximately 2 to 3 months for a Netopia Internet café to be ready for operations.

16. How do I start?

If you're ready to take the first step, contact us at 638.6742. We will then arrange a meeting with you for a mutual evaluation to determine if a franchise is right for you.

Requirements for Interested Applicants:

Letter of Intent
Bio-data
Map of proposed site

This is a project of Lenard Robles, Jake Romero, Enrique Urtula, Jed Rivera, Jaime Matoto and Duane Santos