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Wireless Zone

Wireless communications store

A Solid Support System

SupportAt Wireless Zone, you are not alone. Below are some of the benefits our franchisees receive:

* Store Planning & Built Out - From permits to installation. Our build-out team then makes all the arrangements from store setup deliveries to placing the initial inventory order.

* Training- To help you become your local wireless professional, training is held at Wireless Zone University in Middletown, CT for two weeks, supplemented by one week of in-store training at a Wireless Zone authorized training center, and a fourth week at your store.

* Warehouse- Whether it's a huge order or a small purchase, our Central Warehouse can save our franchisees money, time and aggravation, leaving them free to run their businesses.

* Customer Service Support- The customer service team is the front line of communication for both franchisees and customers. For your customers' purposes, this department fields the calls from our 1-866-WZHELPS line in order to ensure satisfaction with your store.

* HR Department- Any employer faces a myriad of federal, state and local laws ranging from minimum wage to treatment of their employees. Our HR department can serve as a resource to help franchisees understand and comply with these requirements.

* In-house Ad Agency - AdOne creates and/or places advertising in all forms of media as part of our support of Wireless Zone franchisees. They also manage carrier co-op programs and manufacturer market development programs.

* WebSite- Through our Franchisee Portal, you will have the ability to update your stores own webpage. List directions with Google Maps, contact info, store hours, store specials and upload pictures of your store. Click here to see an example www.wirelesszone.com/blaine

* Field Support - A Director of Stores (DOS) will assist you with ongoing operational support and function as your local business consultant. We have field support staff in each region who regularly visit stores to review performance and advertising strategies, discuss best practices, provide updates on technology, and consult with our franchisees on ways to enhance their businesses. At Wireless Zone, you are not alone.

Please Note: The operators of Wireless Zone, may not have verified the accuracy of the Franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Wireless Zone website.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Wireless Zone Franchises?

Total Investment: $65,250-$193,500
Initial Franchise Fee: $1,000-$30,000
Royalty Fee: Varies
Advertising Fee: N/A
Term of Agreement: 7 years
Renewal Fee: $7.5K

How to contact Wireless Zone

Wireless Zone News

Wireless Zone Marketing Focuses On Owners
Through their own in-house marketing department, Wireless Zone, the nation's largest retailer of Verizon Wireless products and services, is able to bypass the middle man and provide their franchisees with a truly individual marketing experience. Wireless Zone's advertising comes from... more

Corporate Culture Of Giving Back Spreads To Franchisees
Wireless Zone, the nation's largest exclusive carrier and retailer of Verizon Wireless products and services, has been quietly providing grants to worthy public and private charities since 2003 through a program called the Wireless Foundation for Giving. The Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving, ... more

The Profitability Of Mobility
Eighteen months ago, as stockbroker Jonah Engler watched the market begin to slide, he wondered: "What am I leaving to my three children?" That's when he decided to invest in a brick-and-mortar business. After careful research, Engler decided on a Wireless Zone franchise, figuring mobile... more

Nation's Wireless Retail Leader Wireless Zoneâ® Launches Customer-centric Stores
Just as mobile networks are in 3G (Third Generation), Wireless Zone has created an entirely new generation of stores that are being updated and refitted to create a friendly, inviting retail experience that is customer-centric and appeals to all five senses. For years, leading cell phone retailer Wi... more

Cell Phone Franchise Grows Successfully In Ripe Detroit Market
Wireless Zone, the nation's largest independent Verizon Wireless franchise, has struck a sweet spot peddling something for which people are still willing to open their wallets. Mostly concentrated in the northeast, Wireless Zone has identified Metro Detroit as its Midwestern hub because of Ne... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Wireless Zone open? 1988
When did Wireless Zone start Franchising? 1989

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	247	0	0	0
2004	227	0	0	0
2003	156	0	0	1
2002	144	0	0	5
2001	130	0	0	2

Expansion Plans

United States: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	Yes	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Other Financing Source(s): Grand opening ad campaign

Training & Support

Training
Available at headquarters

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

25% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Related Franchise Categories

• Wireless/Cellular Products Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $50K to $100K

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