Business Description

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

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	1,743	98.9%
Company-Owned Units:	20	1.1%
Total Operating Units:	1,763	100.0%
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: 1,763 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density

Units

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

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
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
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, ON	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 400 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from WSI.