WIRELESS ZONE
Wireless Zone franchises operate retail stores under the Wireless Zone® service mark, specializing in the sale of wireless products, services, and accessories such as smartphones, tablets, watches, smartphone and tablet accessories, wireless home internet, and related devices. The franchisor grants franchises for these stores, provides the operating system and trademarks, and sells goods to franchisees, while also licensing the brand for other distribution channels. The target market includes the general public and small businesses in a competitive landscape with other retailers, carriers, and online vendors.
Franchise Costs
Tiered royalty (22% down to 9% of Gross Profit) + no ad fund + $433-$473/mo technology/software/monitoring fees (POS $103, tech support $100, digital services $20-40, messaging $30-50, traffic monitoring $180)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 703 franchised Stores open and operating for the entire 12-month period ended December 31, 2024, split into quintiles.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue: (140 units × $3,421,496 + 140 units × $2,210,924 + 141 units × $1,741,647 + 141 units × $1,312,505 + 141 units × $837,716) / 703 total units = $1,902,264.85. Calculated weighted average gross profit: (140 units × $1,030,284 + 140 units × $657,661 + 141 units × $509,350 + 141 units × $381,998 + 141 units × $243,825) / 703 total units = $563,828.87. Top and bottom quintile averages used for top and bottom quartile revenue.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How WIRELESS ZONE Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 86% of Business Services franchises
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WIRELESS ZONE Current | $202K – $533K | $25K | 22.0% | 745 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+19 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for WIRELESS ZONE franchisees (2010 – 2023)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
725 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Lawsuit filed by 32 franchisees in 2015 regarding royalty payments based on commissions received from Verizon Wireless.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a WIRELESS ZONE franchise ranges from $201,875 to $532,600. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 22.0% of gross sales.
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