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Criterium Engineers is a well-established engineering consulting franchise that has been providing expert building inspection and engineering services since 1957. Founded by H. Alan Mooney in Portland, Maine, the company is now headquartered in Freeport, Maine.
Criterium Engineers began franchising in 1967, making it one of the earliest and most experienced franchises in the engineering industry.
The franchise specializes in a wide range of services including structural, civil, and mechanical engineering, with a particular focus on building inspections and assessments.
Criterium Engineers differentiates itself by offering a comprehensive suite of services that cater to both residential and commercial clients, providing everything from home inspections to complex forensic engineering services. This allows franchisees to tap into multiple revenue streams and serve a diverse clientele.
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Criterium Engineers provides a thorough and structured training program designed to equip franchisees with the knowledge and skills needed to run a successful engineering consulting business.
The training begins with an intensive onboarding program at the company's headquarters in Freeport, Maine, where franchisees are introduced to the business model, operational procedures, and the specific engineering services offered by Criterium.
The training covers a range of topics including technical skills related to building inspections, structural evaluations, and forensic engineering, as well as business management skills like marketing, client relations, and financial management.
Franchisees also receive hands-on experience through field training, where they learn how to conduct inspections and assessments in real-world scenarios.
Ongoing support is a crucial part of the Criterium training program, with continuous access to resources, webinars, and a network of experienced franchisees to provide guidance and advice.
Criterium Engineers franchisees benefit from territory protection, which grants them exclusive rights to operate within a specific geographic area. This ensures that franchisees do not face competition from other Criterium Engineers franchisees within their designated territory, allowing them to build and grow their business with confidence.
The protected territory helps franchisees focus on developing strong relationships with local clients and providing consistent, high-quality engineering services.
This approach to territory protection is part of Criterium Engineers' broader commitment to supporting its franchisees by providing them with the resources and autonomy they need to succeed.
