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WSI
 

Own the Worlds #1 rated Internet and Technology Franchise. WSI is the world's largest & fastest growing Internet services franchise providing affordable internet solutions to small and medium size business. WSI is ranked the #1 Internet and Technology Services Franchise and ranked among the Top 50 Best Global Franchises. Discover WSI Today. Become a part of the network of men and women of all backgrounds who have taken their entrepreneurial spirit, managerial skills and business development capabilities to a place of amazing profit, professional freedom and personal success.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1995

Franchising Since:

  1996

IFA Member



CFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:1,743 98.9%  
Company-Owned Units:20 1.1%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:1,763 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:804 45.6% In 1 States
Canada:69 3.9% In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:890 50.5% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:1,763 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$100K
Cash Investment:$49.7K
Total Investment:$49.7K
Average Total Investment:$50K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$49.7K
Average Franchise Fee:$50K
On-Going Royalty:10%
Average Royalty:10%
Advertising Fee:NA

Average Number of Employees:

   3 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1,600-1,900

Preferred Sites:

   Home-based

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:100
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
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:At Additional Cost
Central Purchasing:At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:At Additional Cost
Field Training:Not Applicable
Initial Store Opening:At Additional Cost
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Mississauga, ON1 Week
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:2
General Business Experience:2
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:0
Asian-American:0
Hispanic:0
Native American:0
Other:0
Specific Minority:Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   400
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
 
 
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