@Wireless
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the @Wireless system.
@Wireless
50 Methodist Hill Dr., # 1500
Rochester, NY 14623
800#:
Tel:
Fax: (585) 359-3253
E-mail: maureen.hough@atwireless.com
Web Site: www.shopatwireless.com
Contact: Ms. Maureen Hough, Franchise Administrator
@WIRELESS is a retailer of innovative wireless products and services, with franchise retail stores located nationwide. We currently have agency agreements with a number of carriers. These local and national affiliations allow our franchises the opportunity to satisfy a vast array of customer needs.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1994
First Franchise: 2000
Franchise Units: 75
Company-Owned Units: 2
Total Units: 77
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 17 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 17 in MI, 12 in CT, 10 in MA
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 5
>Hispanic: 3
>Asian-American: 2
>Native American:
>Other: 11
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,000+ SF; FS, SC, RM
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $NR
Total Investment: $70-130K
Average Total Investment: $100K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Fees
>Franchise: $7.5-15K
>Average Franchise Fee: $11K
>Royalty: 8% Blended
>Advertising: 5%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: NR
Area Development Agreements:Yes/1+
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 30
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Week Corporate Office.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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