Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| NTC | ARCpoint Labs | |
| Investment | 30000 - 150000 | 156250 - 377725 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 7% | |
| Advertising Fee | 2% | |
| Year Founded | 1997 | 2005 |
| Year Franchised | 0 | 2005 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| NTC | ARCpoint Labs | |
| Experience | - Strong entrepreneurial spirit - Share our vision of nationwide brand dominance - Previous medical industry experience is not required The financial qualifications to purchase a franchise can vary based on the area where you want to operate. First and foremost, you must have good credit and borrowing capacity. At a minimum, you should have a net worth of $350,000, liquid assets of no less than $50,000, and a credit score above 700. ARCpoint Franchise Group makes available a list of third party resources to assist with financing if needed. | |
Financing Options |
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| NTC | ARCpoint Labs | |
| Franchise Fees | ||
| Start-up Costs | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Inventory | ||
| Receivables | ||
| Payroll | ||
Training & Support |
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| NTC | ARCpoint Labs | |
| Training | NTC Exclusive Agents will complete our orientation training program. Training includes many internet-based, self-paced product and sales courses. In addition, NTC can provide on-location training and ongoing on-site support. | Classroom Training ARCpoint Labs University classroom training takes place over a period of 5 days, Monday through Friday, at corporate headquarters in Greenville, SC. Prior to attending ARCpoint Labs University, you will receive the ARCpoint Labs video training series containing approximately 18 hours of instruction on various drug testing and DNA methodologies. After completing the video training, you will take an online exam and be ready to delve more deeply into industry requirements and regulations once you arrive in Greenville. Training consists of: • Reviewing drugs of abuse and testing methodologies • Identification of target markets, sales techniques and marketing strategies • Completion of DOT compliant training • Introduction to drug testing software • Administration and office procedures • Clinical testing and worksite (corporate) wellness On-Site Lab Training While at corporate headquarters attending ARCpoint Labs University, you will have the opportunity to put your training into action. You will spend time at our affiliate lab (in Greenville, SC) shadowing, performing drug tests and learning proper lab procedures and protocols. ARCpoint Labs Training At Your Location When you re ready to open your business, an ARCpoint Labs operational team member will visit your lab location for comprehensive operations training to include: • Office configuration and work flow • Document management • Regulatory compliance • ARCpoint Labs established protocols • Best practices On-The-Job Training: 32 hours Classroom Training: 78 hours Additional Training: Online training |
| Support | You will receive access to NTC's operational and financial resources to help with day-to-day operations, as well as ongoing support from a NTC representative, guidance on all promotional materials, operational updates, and company newsletters. | As an ARCpoint franchisee, you will have the support of a management team with 20 years of experience and expertise in this niche industry. We will support you in territory mapping analysis and site selection, third party financing, lease review, and office design and set up as well as: Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
| Marketing | Advertising is done on a local, regional, and national level. With NTC at your side, you can conduct local advertising for your own territory. NTC offers pooled co-op advertising dollars, brand guidelines, and creative support to help you achieve a great local presence. | Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing |
| Operations | Number of Employees Required to Run: 2 | |
Expansion Plans |
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| NTC | ARCpoint Labs | |
| US Expansion | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Canada Expansion | ||
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| NTC | |
| ARCpoint Labs | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| NTC | |
| ARCpoint Labs | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| NTC | |
| ARCpoint Labs | 7% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| NTC | |
| ARCpoint Labs | 2% |
| Year Founded | |
| NTC | 1997 |
| ARCpoint Labs | 2005 |
| Year Franchised | |
| NTC | 0 |
| ARCpoint Labs | 2005 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| NTC | |
| ARCpoint Labs | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| NTC | |
| ARCpoint Labs | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| NTC | |
| ARCpoint Labs | - Strong entrepreneurial spirit - Share our vision of nationwide brand dominance - Previous medical industry experience is not required The financial qualifications to purchase a franchise can vary based on the area where you want to operate. First and foremost, you must have good credit and borrowing capacity. At a minimum, you should have a net worth of $350,000, liquid assets of no less than $50,000, and a credit score above 700. ARCpoint Franchise Group makes available a list of third party resources to assist with financing if needed. |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| NTC | |
| ARCpoint Labs | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| NTC | |
| ARCpoint Labs | |
| Equipment | |
| NTC} | |
| ARCpoint Labs | |
| Inventory | |
| NTC | |
| ARCpoint Labs | |
| Receivables | |
| NTC | |
| ARCpoint Labs | |
| Payroll | |
| NTC | |
| ARCpoint Labs | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| NTC | NTC Exclusive Agents will complete our orientation training program. Training includes many internet-based, self-paced product and sales courses. In addition, NTC can provide on-location training and ongoing on-site support. |
| ARCpoint Labs | Classroom Training ARCpoint Labs University classroom training takes place over a period of 5 days, Monday through Friday, at corporate headquarters in Greenville, SC. Prior to attending ARCpoint Labs University, you will receive the ARCpoint Labs video training series containing approximately 18 hours of instruction on various drug testing and DNA methodologies. After completing the video training, you will take an online exam and be ready to delve more deeply into industry requirements and regulations once you arrive in Greenville. Training consists of: • Reviewing drugs of abuse and testing methodologies • Identification of target markets, sales techniques and marketing strategies • Completion of DOT compliant training • Introduction to drug testing software • Administration and office procedures • Clinical testing and worksite (corporate) wellness On-Site Lab Training While at corporate headquarters attending ARCpoint Labs University, you will have the opportunity to put your training into action. You will spend time at our affiliate lab (in Greenville, SC) shadowing, performing drug tests and learning proper lab procedures and protocols. ARCpoint Labs Training At Your Location When you re ready to open your business, an ARCpoint Labs operational team member will visit your lab location for comprehensive operations training to include: • Office configuration and work flow • Document management • Regulatory compliance • ARCpoint Labs established protocols • Best practices On-The-Job Training: 32 hours Classroom Training: 78 hours Additional Training: Online training |
| Support | |
| NTC | You will receive access to NTC's operational and financial resources to help with day-to-day operations, as well as ongoing support from a NTC representative, guidance on all promotional materials, operational updates, and company newsletters. |
| ARCpoint Labs | As an ARCpoint franchisee, you will have the support of a management team with 20 years of experience and expertise in this niche industry. We will support you in territory mapping analysis and site selection, third party financing, lease review, and office design and set up as well as: Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
| Marketing | |
| NTC | Advertising is done on a local, regional, and national level. With NTC at your side, you can conduct local advertising for your own territory. NTC offers pooled co-op advertising dollars, brand guidelines, and creative support to help you achieve a great local presence. |
| ARCpoint Labs | Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing |
| Operations | |
| NTC | |
| ARCpoint Labs | Number of Employees Required to Run: 2 |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| NTC | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| ARCpoint Labs | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Canada Expansion | |
| NTC | |
| ARCpoint Labs | |
| International Expansion | |
| NTC | |
| ARCpoint Labs | |