I already have a store. How much area do I require to install a Pontonet Express unit?
Quais os equipamentos necessários?
Quantos funcionários deve ter uma unidade PONTONET EXPRESS?
Quem deve gerenciar o negócio?
Qual é o investimento necessário para o estoque inicial de componentes?
Quanto tempo leva para a unidade começar a operar?
Qual é a estimativa de retorno de investimento?
A minha unidade será assistência técnica autorizada de algum fabricante?
   
 
I already have a store. How much area do I require to install a Pontonet Express unit?

To install a franchise in an already-existing commercial operation you require to have at least 10m 2 of area in which to install the repair work-bench in addition to an area, which may be a common area, in which to receive and serve clients and deliver handsets. Additionally, there is a chapter in our installation manual on visual identification, which brings up several situations where the Pontonet brand may be used in this context, including the possible use of two logotypes, one belonging to the existing business and the other belonging to Pontonet.

In an exclusive unit, an area totaling approximately 30m 2 is required.
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What equipment is required?

Pontonet's SUPER Module Franchise supplies the franchisee, at no additional cost, except for freight, with a work-bench complete with tools and equipment for the execution of the services that complies with PONTONET'S standards of quality.

In the case of our FLEX module, we recommend what we consider to be the ideal equipment and, if of interest, we can recommend suppliers and special price conditions.

In both cases, the franchisee should have a computer, printer, fax and telephone lines.
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How many employees should a PONTONET EXPRESS unit have?

So that the franchise may run smoothly, Pontonet recommends an initial 2 (two) employees, one of which should be a technician - possibly a trainee in electronics - and the other, an employee to serve the clients.
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Who should manage the business?

It is essential that the franchisee manage the business, or supervise it on a daily basis.
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What should my initial investment in the stock of components be?

This stock will vary according to the standard of the system of cellular telephony used in the franchise and will be suggested by Pontonet. It may vary from R$ 1,500 (one thousand five hundred reais ) to R$ 4,000 (four thousand reais ), and payment may be made in three installments.

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How long does it take for a unit to begin operation?

From the moment the contract is signed, and considering that the franchisee will follow a schedule to install the Pontonet Express unit or to adapt the existing premises accordingly, it should take from between 30 to 45 days.

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What is the estimated return on my investment?

For the SUPER Module, a return on your investment is expected within 18 to 24 months, in the case of a new unit. In the case of a converted franchise or a FLEX Module franchise, a return on your investment is expected within 12 to 18 months. This time may vary depending on the location of the Pontonet Express unit and, fundamentally, on the commercial performance of the franchisee.
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Will my unit be the authorized technical support unit of a particular manufacturer?

Pontonet does not guarantee that its franchisees will be authorized by any particular manufacturer, since manufacturers adopt their own criteria in choosing their networks. These criteria may vary from location analysis to requirements regarding the purchase of specific equipment.

For these reasons, Pontonet offers its franchisees all possible technical conditions for due qualification, although the decision to be signed up by a manufacturer falls exclusively to the manufacturer.

In special cases, we have established successful relationships with Kyocera , ZTE and Vitelcom, becoming integrated into their authorized networks, and it may be possible to extend this relationship to our franchisees.

Additionally, Pontonet has established partnerships in which it acts as service provider for companies that manage the sale of Extended Warranties. These partnerships may also be extended to our franchisees
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