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WSI
WSI franchises enable owners to operate independent digital marketing businesses offering full-service solutions such as SEO, web design, social media marketing, content marketing, and online advertising to businesses under the WSI trademark. Franchisees access the WSI eMarketplace for certified suppliers providing services at wholesale rates, supported by training, strategies like the WSI Internet Solutions Lifecycle, and a global network with 29 years of experience. The business model targets businesses seeking customized digital marketing to achieve their goals, with options for regional, national, or international territories.
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Franchise Costs
Management Services Fee (varies by term) + $475/mo Technology Tool Set + $100/mo Branding Fee + $99/person/mo Education Fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 153 franchisees in the United States, reporting maximum and minimum Gross Revenue during the 2025 Fiscal Year.
Extracted Item 19 Section
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Key Insights
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WSI Current | $76K – $107K | $65K | N/A | 153 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $114K – $292K | $40K | 5.0% | 5,487 |
| AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC | $15K – $23K | $10K | 20.0% | 3,562 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 1.5% | 3,124 |
| RE/MAX | $37K – $337K | $35K | 1.0% | 2,994 |
Business Services Average 209 franchises | $125K – $277K | $47K | 10.3% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 209 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
+22 more states
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for WSI franchisees (2011 – 2025)
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.
16 SBA loans on record
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Unlock due diligence reportsFrequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a WSI franchise ranges from $75,900 to $107,100. This includes a franchise fee of $64,700.
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