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Radio Shack Select
MS EF7-340 300 RadioShack Circle
Fort Worth, TX 76102


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Business Description

RADIO SHACK is a consumer electronics retailer.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1921

Franchising Since:  1968

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

1,660

25%
Company-Owned Units:4,97275%
 
Total Operating Units:
6,632
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:6,57899.2%In 48 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:540.8%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
6,632
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California0
2. Illinois0
3. New York0

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $NA
Cash Investment:$39.9K
Total Investment:$69.9K
Average Total Investment:$70K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$39.9K
Average Franchise Fee:$40K
On-Going Royalty:0%
Average Royalty:0%
Advertising Fee:0%
 
Average Number of Employees: , 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 600

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:5
Formal Education:1
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):4
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:Annual Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 150
Site Selection Assistance?No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?No
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. On-Site5 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 75

U.S.:

Yes, All States Except Hawaii and Delaware
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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