Click IT — Executive Summary
The Opportunity
$400 billion. That's the U.S. IT services market — fragmented across thousands of independent shops with no national brand, no standardized systems, and no scalable model. Click IT is changing that.
What We've Built
Click IT is the first and only franchise system purpose-built for IT services. We convert existing independent IT shops into branded, systemized franchise locations — not build from scratch, not acquire. Convert.
- 15 years operating in the IT services space
- $1M+ annualized revenue — from a single location in a small market (5-mile radius, 55,000 residents). Imagine what these economics look like in a mid-size metro.
- 66% gross margins | 24% net margins (includes franchise development costs; mature operating margin ~35%)
- Zero external debt
- Legally tested FDD and Franchise Agreement — already deployed and validated
The Model: Franchise Conversion
There are 30,000+ independent IT service shops across the U.S. Most are owner-operated, doing $500K–$2M in revenue, with no brand leverage, no purchasing power, and no exit strategy. Click IT gives them all three.
- Franchise fee: $59,996 (conversion discount: $44,997)
- Target: Existing IT shop owners ready to professionalize
- Buildout: ~$400K per location (franchisee-funded)
Revenue Model: Two Streams
Stream 1 — Upfront Franchise Fees
Each franchise sold generates $45K–$60K in upfront licensing revenue.
- 50 units → $2.25M–$3.0M | 100 units → $4.5M–$6.0M
Stream 2 — Recurring Royalties (the annuity)
Ongoing royalty revenue from every operating franchise, every month.
- 50 units → $53M system revenue | $2.6M+ franchisor EBITDA
- 100 units → $106M system revenue | $5.2M+ franchisor EBITDA
Technology Edge: FaaST™
Our proprietary Franchise-as-a-Service Technology (FaaST™) platform is in active development — a patent-pending architecture that serves as the technical fulfillment layer for franchise operations.
Leadership
Al Harlow, Founder & CEO — 15 years building the Click IT model from a single storefront. BA Economics, University of Colorado. Advisory board includes the co-developer of Subway's $5 Footlong campaign and the executive who brought Geek Squad to Best Buy.
Current Activity
Click IT is in active discussions with a $6B+ private equity firm evaluating the platform as a potential investment. Deloitte Corporate Finance is engaged for due diligence.
Let's Talk
We're seeking strategic capital partners who understand franchise-scale economics and the massive consolidation opportunity in IT services. If you invest in early-stage franchise platforms, SaaS-enabled services, or IT industry consolidation — we should talk.
1. Scan the QR Code: Take out your phone and scan the QR code now. This will take you directly to my private scheduling page to book a confidential follow-up with me, A.L. Harlow.
2. Sign the NDA: The scheduling page will also provide the link to our Non-Disclosure Agreement. Access to the full 19-slide deck and the complete financial model is contingent upon signing the NDA.
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