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DEVICE PITSTOP: DP Is A Computer Service Franchise & A Computer Resale Store

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own business and of being the person in charge? If so, opening a Device Pitstop computer services franchise can be just the right option for you. There are many reasons why this type of business is good for those just starting out and why they’re often more successful than other businesses even in the same industry. Opening a computer services franchise requires an initial investment and some time taken for training but in the long run, it’s typically a very lucrative business and one that offers a service everyone needs. People always need their computers repaired or upgraded, and are always in the market for new computers. Like transportation, computers are necessary for one’s work and livelihood so a computer services franchise is a business that rarely closes or goes out of business due to lack of customers. Another good reason to consider a computer services franchise is that the environment and atmosphere of the business is much easier to manage and maintain than other businesses. For example, you could open a fast food restaurant and do quite well financially, but this means working in a hot kitchen with greasy food and also typically means hiring teenagers and an otherwise unreliable staff. However, with a computer services franchise you work in a clean storefront with professionals that are reliable and knowledgeable. This makes running that business much more enjoyable on a daily basis. When thinking of a computer services franchise remember that you can expand the business to offer sales of equipment and other options. Very often when someone gets their computer repaired, they see this as a good time to also add in new software or other accessories. By offering these at your computer services franchise you increase your profit potential by a very large margin. You can offer services but also equipment and accessories so that computer owners are tempted to buy, and this too increases the profit potential. Often a computer services franchise will also mean reselling the computers you’ve repaired, as the original owners may be trading them in for a new one. Selling refurbished items, as they’re called, can be very profitable since they’re much less expensive to buy than new computers. Someone on a budget may visit a computer services franchise store specifically looking for repaired or refurbished pieces of equipment so you have profit potential with this type of sales as well. It’s also good to remember that you can open a computer services franchise in just about any neighborhood or city and have it do very well. Trying to open an upscale restaurant in a neighborhood with lower income levels or opening an auto repair shop in a large metropolitan city where few people own cars may mean less business overall. A computer services franchise is a business that just about everyone needs and so you have a wider range of options when it comes to your neighborhood and area. If you are interested in owning a computer service franchise, the Device Pitstop might be right for you. Head over to the Device Pitstop Franchising site to learn more about owning a computer service franchise.

Brandon Yeager

Brandon Yeager

Software Engineer

Software Engineer
Leah Weisbecker

Leah Weisbecker

Franchise Business Consultant

Franchise Business Consultant
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Michelle Vaudrin

Senior Director of Operations

Michelle Vaudrin is the Senior Director of Operations for  Children’s Orchard and Clothes Mentor. Before joining Children’s Orchard in 2016, she worked in leadership roles for Burlington, American Eagle, and Macy’s.

Michelle attended the University of Wisconsin-Stout with a Retail Merchandising and Business Administration degree. She brings an extensive background in training in strategies, merchandising, customer service, and multi-unit store operations to the team.

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Jenny Mann

Vice President of Operations | Executive Director of IT

Jenny Mann is the Vice President of Operations for Clothes Mentor and Children’s Orchard. In January of 2020, Jenny also took on the role of Executive Director of IT, overseeing BST, our Point of Sale system, and the e-commerce platforms for both brands. Prior to this, Jenny was the Director of Marketing for NTY Franchise Company since January 2013. Jenny started with the NTY Franchise Company in 2008 with Clothes Mentor and has held many roles, including; Store Manager, New Store Opener, and Regional Operations Manager. Before joining NTY Franchise Company, Jenny worked for Old Navy (Gap, Inc.) and Target in management roles.

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Chad Olson

Chief Operations Officer

Chad Olson has been Chief Operations Officer of NTY Franchise Company since January 2007. From May 1994 to December 2006, he held various positions for Winmark Corporation (f/k/a Grow Biz International, Inc.), including Field Operations Manager for the Once Upon a Child concept from 1999 to 2002, and Regional Operations Manager for the Plato’s Closet concept from 2002 to 2006.

Sean Marrs

Sean Marrs

IT/Tech Administrator

IT/Tech Administrator
Marissa Stacy

Marissa Stacy

Jr. Graphic Designer

Jr. Graphic Designer

Ashlyn Aarness

Ashlyn Aarness

Social Media Specialist

Social Media Specialist
Ashley Huebner

Ashley Huebner

Director of Marketing

Ashley Huebner oversees Children’s Orchard’s marketing and advertising efforts to drive sales, build brand awareness, and lead the planning on how to market the brand effectively. She leads creative initiatives by driving the brands’ vision in aesthetics, tone, and trends to elevate our brand position as a leader in the resale category.

Ashley joined the Children’s Orchard team in 2015. Ashley has 10+ years of Graphic Design experience. Ashley holds a strong background in design, user experience, and a passion for creativity. She holds a BA degree in Advertising and Art.