Start a Cellairis Franchise in 2024

Franchise 500 Rank: N/R Not ranked last year

Initial investment: $58K - $390K

Units as of 2017: 562 10% over 3 years

Company Overview

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.

About Cellairis

Industry	Retail
Related Categories	Miscellaneous Retail Businesses, Electronics Stores, Miscellaneous Tech Businesses
Founded	2000
Parent Company	JJT Holdings LLC
Leadership	Taki Skouras, CEO
Corporate Address	6485 Shiloh Rd., #B-100 Alpharetta, GA 30005
Social	Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Business Overview

Franchising Since	2006 (18 years)
# of employees at HQ	45
Where seeking	This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: This company is offering new franchises in the following international regions:
# of Units	562 (as of 2017)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Cellairis franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Definition: The initial fee paid to a franchisor to join their system What you need to know: Found in Item 5 of the FDD, this may be a flat fee, or may vary based on territory size, experience, or other factors.The franchise fee is an up-front (one-time) cost that a new franchisee pays to the franchisor. This fee is usually due at the signing of the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the franchisor's trademarks, name, and related business systems.	$7,500 - $30,000
Initial Investment Definition: The total amount necessary to begin operation of the franchise What you need to know: The initial investment includes the franchise fee, along with other startup expenses such as real estate, equipment, supplies, business licenses, and working capital. This is outlined in a chart in Item 7 of the FDD, showing a range of possible costs from low to high.	$58,110 - $389,925
Veteran Incentives Definition: A discount or other incentive offered to military veterans who buy a franchise with this company.	20% off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Definition: A ongoing fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis. What you need to know: Most franchisors require franchisees to pay an ongoing royalty fee, which is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. This fee is typically a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales, but may also be a flat weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	5%+
Ad Royalty Fee Definition: An going fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis to support advertising or marketing efforts. What you need to know: This may also be called advertising fee, marketing fee, brand fund fee, and more, but the basic purpose is the same-- to support promotion of the brand systemwide. As with the royalty fee, it is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD, and can be a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales or a weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	to 3%
Term of Agreement Definition: The length of time your franchise agreement will last. What you need to know: Franchise terms are typically anywhere from 5 to 20 years in length, but are sometimes instead dependent on factors such as the term of your lease. Once your term is up, you may have the option to renew your agreement, typically for a smaller fee than the original franchise fee.	5 years
Is franchise term renewable?	Yes

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training	56 hours
Classroom Training	40 hours
Ongoing Support	Newsletter Meetings & Conventions Toll-Free Line Lease Negotiation Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support	Regional Advertising Social Media SEO Website Development Email Marketing

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed?	Yes
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Definition: The business can be run from your home and/or a vehicle, and it is not necessary to have a retail facility, office space, or warehouse.	No
Can this franchise be run part time? Definition: This business can be run by the owner on a part-time basis (less than 40 hours per week) and/or as a side business; it is not necessary for the business to be open/run full-time.	No
# of employees required to run	3
Are exclusive territories available? Definition: An exclusive territory is a fixed area in which you are given the right to operate and in which no other units of the same franchise may be opened. What you need to know: Territory size may be based on factors such as radius, population size, zip codes, and more. Details can be found in Item 12 of the FDD.	No

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Cellairis

Company Overview

About Cellairis

Business Overview

Information for Franchisees

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Training & Support Offered

Operations

Franchise 500 Ranking History

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