RadioShack
- RadioShack Corporation
- RSH
300 RadioShack Circle
Fort Worth, TX 76102
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(800) 826-3905
/
(817) 415-5400
- (817) 415-9107 (Fax)
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
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
1,120 |
19.3% |
| Company-Owned Units |
4,670 |
80.7% |
| Total Operating Units |
5,790 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
6,980 |
96.1% |
In 50 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
280 |
3.9% |
In 28 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
7,260 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| California |
827 |
| Texas |
602 |
| New York |
420 |
Registered in the following Registration States
(not registered in any registration states)
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
1,200 |
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
|
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
Yes, at additional cost |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
Included |
| Inventory Control |
Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Yes, at additional cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$250K |
| Cash Investment |
$150K |
| Total Investment |
$149.9-542.4K |
| Average Total Investment |
$346K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$39.9K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$39K |
| On-Going Royalty |
7% |
| Average Royalty |
7% |
| Advertising Fee |
3% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
varies |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
varies |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
1000
|
| Preferred Site Types |
N/A
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
4 |
| General Business Experience |
4 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
3 |
| Formal Education |
3 |
| Psychological Profile |
2 |
| Personal Interviews |
3 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
5 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Not Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
No
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
20 |
| USA |
Yes, All |
| Canada |
No |
| Overseas |
Yes, All |
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