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At a Glance
Products & Services: Wireless-communications store
Number of Locations: 414
Total Investment: $80.25K - 268.5K
Founded: 1988
Began Franchising: 1989
About Wireless Zone
Wireless Zone's history goes back to 1988, when Russ Weldon started The Car Phone Store in Wethersfield, Connecticut. Franchising began just a year later. By 1999, the stores' offerings had expanded beyond cell phones to include GPS navigation, wireless accessories, wireless data devices and pre-paid cellular services, and the company's name was changed to Wireless Zone.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 394 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2011 | 418 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| 2010 | 399 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 332 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Midwest, Nebraska, Northeast, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South, Southeast, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin.
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Midwest, Nebraska, Northeast, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South, Southeast, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $80,250 - $268,500
Franchise Fee: $1,000 - $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: Varies
Term of Franchise Agreement: 7 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $1,000 - $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: Varies
Term of Franchise Agreement: 7 years, renewable
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: up to 5 days. At field training store : 1 week.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: PR
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