Milestones
Milestones in Computer Troubleshooters History:
June 2006:
Significant growth into Romania with 10 franchisees established in six months. This may well be the forerunner to new expansion into Eastern Europe.
January 2006:
Wilson & Suzanne McOrist are joined by Chip Reaves in the management and ownership of Computer Troubleshooters International.
January 2005:
Now operating in 21countries with over 430 franchise locations!
October 2004:
Computer Troubleshooters has expanded to 17 countries and over 400 franchises worldwide.
January 2003:
"Now operating in 12 countries with around 200 franchisees.
Australian based Computer Troubleshooters now operates over 70 locations in eight countries, making it the largest computer service franchise in the world.
June, 2000:
Our expansion continues with Master Franchises in Singapore, United Kingdom, and Canada. Hong Kong was added just a few weeks later.
April, 1999:
Computer Troubleshooters enters the USA when Chip Reaves begins converting his existing CHIPTECH business into a CTS Master Franchise for Georgia.
February, 1999:
CTS has 17 franchisees across Australia and New Zealand.
Chip Reaves & Wilson McOrist meet in Coffs Harbour, Australia to discuss bringing the Computer Troubleshooters concept to the USA.
March, 1998:
Computer Troubleshooters expands into New Zealand.
June, 1997:
The first Computer Troubleshooters franchise opens in Sydney, Australia.
August, 1996:
Wilson McOrist sells his accounting franchise (Express Bookkeeping), begins research and development for a new small business computer service franchise.