Computer Builders Warehouse Continues Growth, Opens First Alabama Franchised Store

Computer Builders Warehouse, a company offering computer products and IT services through nationwide retail outlet stores and an online marketplace, this week opened its eighth retail location in Hoover, Ala. The 2,800 square foot store is one of Alabama's most complete computer superstores, providing an extensive selection of computer systems and hardware, a full-service computer repair and upgrades lab, and a trained staff of technicians to provide assistance for all computer purchases.

The franchised store is owned and operated by local businessman John Sandefur, the former State Director of the Alabama Small Business Development Consortium. "As a management consultant with a background in information technology, I feel that high quality products, great prices and superb customer service earn my business as a consumer. When I chose a computer franchise, I picked Computer Builders Warehouse because the corporate management and I shared the same values with regard to service," Sandefur said. "I'm excited about the opportunity to offer a full line of computers, hardware and business services under the 'Computer Builders Warehouse' brand name." Sandefur and his wife, Caron, are also the owners of Memories 'n More, a scrapbook supply store in nearby Pelham that Caron manages.

For over a decade, Computer Builders Warehouse has provided retail and corporate customers with built-to-order and preassembled computers, intranet and Internet networking, hardware upgrades, and repair and technical support. In addition to operating retail outlets across the country, Computer Builders Warehouse offers business-to-business information technology services to small and medium-sized businesses.

The market for computer retail is considerable. Computer hardware sales are predicted to hit $217.7 billion in 2002, and PC sales surpassed $160 billion in 2001. IDC predicts an 8.4% rse in PC sales in 2003.

About Computer Builders Warehouse

Computer Builders Warehouse is headquartered in Warren, Michigan. Through its corporate and franchisee-owned stores in Michigan, Florida, Nevada, and Alabama, Computer Builders Warehouse assembles, sells, and services PCs and provides state-of-the-art service labs, and the largest array of in-store parts and components. Additionally, Computer Builders Warehouse provides business services for small-to-medium sized businesses, including networking, Internet site design and management, point-of-sale solutions and maintenance service contracts.