How many WIRELESS ZONE franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, WIRELESS ZONE has 792 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1989.

Can you get an SBA loan for a WIRELESS ZONE franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for WIRELESS ZONE franchises. Historical data shows 46 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for WIRELESS ZONE franchisees, with an average loan amount of $403,491. The historical default rate is 23.9%.

Is WIRELESS ZONE a good franchise to buy?

WIRELESS ZONE shows several positive indicators: established brand with 792+ locations. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

WIRELESS ZONE

FDD Year:

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.

792

Locations

$442K–$1328K

Investment

Since 1989

Franchising

RetailFishers, INRound Room, LLCwww.wirelesszone.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$25,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$441,875 – $1,328,210

Low: $441,875High: $1,328,210

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

22.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$409 – $556

Item 6 of FDD

Tiered royalty (22% down to 9% of monthly Gross Profit) + no ad fund + $409-$556/mo technology/software/monitoring fees

How WIRELESS ZONE Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 96% of Business Services franchises
Top 10 largest franchise system in Business Services
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
WIRELESS ZONE Current	$442K – $1.3M	$25K	22.0%	792
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 189 franchises	$121K – $290K	$47K	10.4%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 189 Business Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1NY

111

2PA

104

3NJ

4OH

5MI

6VA

7FL

8CT

9MA

10MN

11IL

12TX

13MD

14NH

15RI

+19 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for WIRELESS ZONE franchisees (2010 – 2023)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$403,491

Total Volume

$18.6M

Default Rate

23.9%

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

802 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases2

Two franchisee lawsuits alleging improper royalty calculations on commissions from the provider, breach of franchise agreements, fraud, and state law violations (including renewal rights in one case). Both settled in 2016 with payments to franchisees and amendments to franchise agreements.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a WIRELESS ZONE franchise ranges from $441,875 to $1,328,210. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 22.0% of gross sales.