Wireless Zone Franchise News

October 22, 2009 // Franchising.com // MIDDLETOWN, CT – Through their own in-house marketing department, Wireless Zone, the nation's largest retailer of Verizon Wireless products and services, is able to bypass the middle man and provide their franchisees with a truly individual marketing experience.

Wireless Zone's advertising comes from within its corporate walls through AdOne, the marketing team assembled to address the needs of its franchisees. The AdOne team focuses on the specific needs of a particular store, collaborating with the store owners to design and implement a marketing program at that location. Through print ads, radio commercials and flyers, each piece is customized based on the store owner's request. This individuality compels the community to think of their Wireless Zone as the place to go for professional wireless service...

Six-year-old Corporate Program Provides an Opportunity to Raise Money for Local Charities October 07, 2009 // Franchising.com // Middletown, CT – Wireless Zone, the nation's largest exclusive carrier and retailer of Verizon Wireless products and services, has been quietly providing grants to worthy public and private charities since 2003 through a program called the Wireless Foundation for Giving. The Wireless Zone Foundation for Giving, started after years of supporting research into Neurofibromatosis (NF), Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Multiple Sclerosis (MS), as well as United Hospice of Rockland County, and was created as a way for the franchise corporation, franchisees, employees and friends to give back to the more than 300 communities they serve in a meaningful and effective manner...

New Stores Focus on Simplicity, Usability and Interactivity that Benefits Retailer and Customers August 17, 2009 // Franchising.com // Middletown, CT – Just as mobile networks are in 3G (Third Generation), Wireless Zone has created an entirely new generation of stores that are being updated and refitted to create a friendly, inviting retail experience that is customer-centric and appeals to all five senses. For years, leading cell phone retailer Wireless Zone has been setting the standard for the wireless retail world. Now with their focus on celebrating the individuality of their customers, they have created a new store design that efficiently guides customers to the products and services that best meet their needs. The new stores include features that accentuate: Sight - Visually, the new Wireless Zone stores are more open and bright with clearly marked zones—including Interactive, Family, Technology, Entertainment, Business, Accessories and more—to help customers easily navigate the more than 50 wireless communication devices and hundreds of related accessories available...

New Stores Focus on Simplicity, Usability and Interactivity that Benefits Retailer and Customers February 17, 2009 // Franchising.com // Middletown, CT – Just as mobile networks are in 3G (Third Generation), Wireless Zone has created an entirely new generation of stores that are being updated and refitted to create a friendly, inviting retail experience that is customer-centric and appeals to all five senses. For years, leading cell phone retailer Wireless Zone has been setting the standard for the wireless retail world. Now with their focus on celebrating the individuality of their customers, they have created a new store design that efficiently guides customers to the products and services that best meet their needs. The new stores include features that accentuate: Sight - Visually, the new Wireless Zone stores are more open and bright with clearly marked zones—including Interactive, Family, Technology, Entertainment, Business, Accessories and more—to help customers easily navigate the more than 50 wireless communication devices and hundreds of related accessories available...

Nathan's Famous, Fantastic Sams Hair Salons, Wireless Zone, Hollywood Tans, Gold's Gym, Hand & Stone Massage Spa and Blue Moon Mexican Cafe Target New York for Franchise Development, Plan to Open Combined 255+ Locations

April 28, 2008 // Franchising.com // NEW YORK – While many franchise systems work solo to develop brands nationwide, seven of the world's top franchise systems have teamed to target the New York market as one. Nathan's Famous, Fantastic Sams Hair Salons, Wireless Zone, Hollywood Tans, Gold's Gym, Hand & Stone Massage Spa and Blue Moon Mexican Cafe have announced plans to open more than 255 local franchises throughout the next five years.

The seven booming brands will host the Franchise Road Show Tour, a free traveling franchise opportunities seminar geared toward not only educating prospective franchisees of business opportunities, but also educating the community on the basics of franchising...

Fantastic Sams Hair Salons, Wireless Zone, Hollywood Tans, Salad Creations and Contours Express Women's Gym Target Dallas for Franchise Development, Plan to Open Combined 250+ Locations

November 25, 2007 // Franchising.com // DALLAS – While many franchise systems work solo to develop brands nationwide, five of the world's top franchise systems have teamed to target the Dallas market as one. Fantastic Sams Hair Salons, Wireless Zone, Hollywood Tans, Salad Creations and Contours Express Women's Gym have announced plans to open more than 250 locations throughout the area.

The five some will host the Franchise Road Show Tour, a free traveling franchise opportunities seminar geared toward not only educating prospective franchisees of business opportunities, but also educating the community on the basics of franchising...

19-Year-Old Industry Leader Says `Look at Us', Gets Proactive with its Focus400, Marketing and Franchise Expansion

October 23, 2007 // Franchising.com // MIDDLETOWN, CT – It's official: Wireless Zone has broken out of its comfort zone. Inspired by new faces and fresh ideas at corporate headquarters, the 260-unit retail franchise has turned off the "mute button" and is making noise with a revitalized brand in new markets around the country.

For nearly 20 years, the "quiet" franchise experienced steady growth, primarily in New England, with virtually no proactive franchise sales or marketing efforts. Now, the nation's largest exclusive carrier and retailer of Verizon Wireless products and services is shifting from a reserved to an assertive approach, adding new stores in untapped markets, while undertaking a branding campaign that will ultimately result in a new look and feel for its stores and Web site...