Wireless Toyz vs American Wireless Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Wireless Toyz vs American Wireless including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Wireless Toyz Franchise
American Wireless Franchise
Investment $190,000 - $300,000$0 - $25,000
Franchise Fee $30,000N/A
Royalty Fee 13%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1995-
Year Franchised 2001-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $10K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Wireless Toyz Franchise
American Wireless Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Wireless Toyz Franchise
    American Wireless Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Wireless Toyz Franchise
    American Wireless Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Wireless Toyz Franchise
    American Wireless Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Wireless Toyz

    Founded in 1998, Wireless Toyz has become the most unique concept in the retail wireless industry. Unlike other retailers that carry only one or 2 carriers, Wireless Toyz decided to design and market a different kind of wireless store that would be dedicated to offering customers almost every cellular and satellite provider in one location. Customers love our one stop shopping locations as they're able to find the best provider to fit their personal and business needs. We've negotiated a non-exclusive contract with Nextel, Sprint, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Dish Network, and Direct T.V. We also offer regional carriers such as Alltel, Einstein PCS, Cellular One, AirTel and 3 Rivers. Our concept has propelled Wireless Toyz to the front as one of the largest non-exclusive wireless retailers in the country. After opening our first location in 1998, less than twelve months later, Wireless Toyz had opened multiple locations throughout Michigan. In September 2001 Wireless Toyz began franchising to entrepreneurs who wanted to own their own store. By July 2003 Wireless Toyz began offering Master Franchise programs to companies who wanted to dominate a particular market.Wireless Toyz continues to develop a very unique and innovative structure for marketing cell phones and satellite TV. In the past, cellular phones could only be purchased from single Wireless Toyz stores or large chain stores.
    Wireless Toyz has created an ideal alternative, which focuses on: *Multiple carrier stores *Expert customer service *Knowledgeable Wireless Experts *Competitive pricing *The largest selection of cellular phones, satellite systems and accessories in the industry.Wireless Toyz caters to their customers through many innovative programs such as referral credits, volume purchase discounts, and much more. Wireless Toyz leads the retail cellular industry by putting the customer first. Wireless Toyz continues to prove that multi-carrier stores provide an incredible income and growth opportunity.

    About American Wireless

    THIS IS NOT A FRANCHISE THIS IS A Dealer/Distributorship As a Wireless Master Agent or Distributor, American Wireless was the first, and remains one of the largest in North America. Facilitating the distribution of wireless products- including cell phones, satellite TV, activation services, and accessories-a Master Agent or Distributor serves as a critical intermediary and manages the relationship between independent wireless dealers and wireless carriers or cellular service providers. Our ultimate focus: a large wireless retail network aimed at better serving our wireless dealers and their customers. Our extensive product and Master Agent (Distributor) service offerings include wireless postpaid and prepaid services, PIN products and prepaid-services terminals, fulfillment and distribution services, wireless warranty programs, internet access, wireless handsets, hardware and accessories. As the leading Master Agent with offices throughout the United States, American Wireless provides an unrivaled national distribution and sales footprint for a wide array of wireless services.