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RadioShack
 

With reasonable investment levels and hundreds of potential markets to develop, a RadioShack® franchise represents an exciting opportunity for you to associate with one of the most powerful brands in retail. The RadioShack Franchise Program is one of the best values in the entrepreneurial franchise market as it is an extension of approximately 4,670 company-operated RadioShack stores nationwide. As a franchise owner, you benefit from the buying power of a major retail network in the purchase of fixtures, in-store signage, and other necessities for starting up a new retail business. Our low startup cost represents a true value in franchising with a nationally recognized retailer.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1921

Franchising Since:

  1968

IFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:1,270 22.1%  
Company-Owned Units:4,470 77.9%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:5,740 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:6,980 96.1% In 50 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:280 3.9% In 28 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:7,260 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. California827
2. Texas602
3. New York420

Registered in Following Registration States:

  

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$250K
Cash Investment:$150K
Total Investment:$149.9-542.4K
Average Total Investment:$346K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$39,900
Average Franchise Fee:$39K
On-Going Royalty:7%
Average Royalty:7%
Advertising Fee:3%

Average Number of Employees:

   varies Full-time, varies Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   1000

Preferred Sites:

  

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:1200
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?No
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Emails, Television Ads
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:At Additional Cost
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:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Ft. Worth, TX1 Week
 

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   20
U.S.:Yes, All
Canada:No
Overseas:Yes, All
 
 
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