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At a Glance
Products & Services: Cell-phone & wireless-device accessories
Number of Locations: 620
Total Investment: $36.81K - 182.48K
Founded: 2000
Began Franchising: 2006
About Cellairis Franchise Inc.
College friends Taki Skouras, Joseph Brown and Jaime Brown opened their first wireless-accessories mall kiosk in 2000 after graduating. They opened their second location just 30 days later and continued to expand with the help of family and friends before officially beginning to franchise in 2006. Cellairis kiosks sell cell phone covers, chargers and other accessories, many manufactured by the company. Now the company is expanding beyond kiosks to in-line stores that will also offer smartphone repairs.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 618 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $36,810 - $182,475
Franchise Fee: $7,500 - $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3%+
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $7,500 - $20,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3%+
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $40,000
Operations
90% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (25% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 3 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1 week.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening
Marketing Support: Ad slicks,
Other marketing support: Celebrity partnerships
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