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Buy a NerdsToGo Franchise

NerdsToGo is a computer service and technology franchise founded in 2003 and franchising since 2017. It provides IT support to small and medium-sized businesses and residential customers, covering managed and co-managed IT services, cybersecurity, data backup and recovery, cloud migration and an IT help desk, plus on-site and remote device support.

Since 2021 the brand has sharpened its focus on the B2B managed service provider (MSP) model, building recurring, subscription-based managed services plans around a local-business client base. Franchisees run a local office within a national network, combining community presence with shared corporate support resources.

In July 2025 NerdsToGo was acquired by Techy, a Florida-based technology franchisor, after several years under Propelled Brands (parent of FASTSIGNS). The owner’s role centres on consultative sales, client relationships and managing a technical team rather than performing repairs personally, supported by proprietary systems for scheduling and invoicing.

Latest Resales

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Why buy a NerdsToGo Franchise?

NerdsToGo pairs a recognised technology brand with a recurring-revenue MSP model, giving buyers a business built on subscription-based managed services contracts rather than one-off repair tickets. The office-light structure keeps overhead modest, and the consultative model lets owners scale by building a team and a book of business clients rather than billing hours themselves.

The national network provides established lead generation, vendor relationships and a solutions-selling framework that an independent IT shop would have to assemble alone. New ownership under Techy brings fresh investment focused on growing the system, which buyers may read as a sign of continued brand support.

NerdsToGo Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2003

    • Franchising Since

      2017

    • New Startup Cost

      $93,762 – $130,358

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details
  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $49,750

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $17,500

      plus any broker fees and out-of-pocket costs

    • Royalty Fee

      3.5% – 7%

      of Gross Sales

    • Marketing Fee

      1%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      31

    • New Units Opened *

      2

    • Units Transferred *

      0

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $356,574

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

NerdsToGo – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Incoming owners complete the 36-day "Take-off to Success" onboarding, covering business management, vendor and technical training, and the solutions-selling system used to sell MSPs, finishing with Professional Services Automation (PSA) certification. Ongoing support includes dedicated business consultants, the Navigator Program mentorship, marketing assistance, national conferences and proprietary systems for scheduling and invoicing. Resale buyers should confirm with NerdsToGo what transfer training and PSA system access carry over to incoming ownership and any inherited staff.

  2. Ideal Owner

    NerdsToGo suits sales-oriented, relationship-driven operators who are comfortable leading a business rather than performing the technical work. The model rewards owners who can win and retain B2B managed-services clients, build and manage a skilled technician team, and oversee P&L and growth. Prior IT experience helps but is not required given the structured training; stronger fits are people confident with consultative selling, local business networking and managing recurring client relationships.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    NerdsToGo has been recognised by Franchise Business Review, appearing on its franchisee-satisfaction lists including the 2021 Top 100 Culture ranking, and its Chicago Downtown location earned an FBR Rockstar Award for tech support. The brand also recognises its strongest operators internally through its annual Nerdy Awards. As a resale buyer, weigh brand-level recognition alongside the specific territory's local reviews, client relationships and community reputation.

  4. Industry / Market

    NerdsToGo operates in the US managed IT services market, valued at roughly $63 billion in 2025 and forecast to keep growing at a strong double-digit pace (Mordor Intelligence). Demand is driven by small and mid-sized businesses outsourcing IT, cybersecurity and cloud management they cannot staff in-house, alongside steady residential device support. Recurring managed-services contracts make revenue relatively resilient, though buyers should weigh local competition from independent MSPs and regional demand when assessing a territory.

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