PONTONET used franchises as an expansion strategy because of the low installation costs involved. It offers its franchisees access to a well-known brand and know-how as well as benefits of scale from suppliers, all of which amounts to a highly profitable business with low operational complexity.

Each unit has the technical wherewithal to repair, on the actual premises, on average 90% of all failures that are present in cellular handsets. As an additional advantage, in situations of greater complexity, where the use of radio test sets are required for diagnosis, cellular handsets may be sent to Pontonet's central lab where a quote will be given and the repair carried out. The Franchised Unit would be duly remunerated in situations such as these.

Our franchise units have a Training Center available to them that provides technical and administrative training.

We have manuals that franchise technicians may consult, giving detailed orientation in identifying, diagnosing and solving the most frequent failures that occur in the main cellular handsets on the market. This work takes place on a well-proportioned and equipped work-bench. In addition to the above, the franchise can rely upon on-line support to assist in clearing up any doubts.

This structure allows franchisees to attain high levels of profitability with relatively low investment since, within the Pontonet concept, the repairs that are done on the premises are those that involve the lowest quote values and, consequently, the highest incidence of approval.

Managerial know-how is transferred from the very moment the unit is set up, and this know-how includes work methods, quality control, procedures and operational routines.

Pontonet franchises are modular in character - the premises vary from 10 m 2 to 150 m 2 - and they may be aggregated to other already existing commercial concerns.

The great credibility of our brand makes Pontonet franchises an excellent alternative for manufacturers when choosing an authorized technical support network. Some partnerships set up between Pontonet and handset manufacturers have been extended to our franchisees.

Pontonet runs a Master Unit in São Paulo and franchises in various cities in the state of São Paulo and Brazil as a whole, thus allowing for ample coverage of the market.

FRANCHISES:
   
PONTONET EXPRESS - SUPER module , is recommended for all those who wish to enter the technical support segment and share in Pontonet's experience and know-how. This includes courses in vocational technical training, managerial methods, the supply of equipment, instrumentation, new technological developments and technical support.
   
PONTONET EXPRESS - FLEX module is recommended for those companies already in the market who want to invest in a differentiated and competitive way. The main emphasis here is related to technical training courses designed both to create professionals and to add to existing professionals' proficiency. These courses have Pontonet's backup and are integrated into Pontonet's National Network.