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title: "Backed by 350 Locations, Wireless Zone Prepares for a Rapid Year of Growth"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/6bbb642f-6d49-4b3d-96fd-3296137efd72
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/backed-by-350-locations-wireless-zone-prepares-for-a-rapid-year-of-growth-2705426
category: "Specialty retail"
industry: "Retail"
segment: "Specialty retail"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2018-02-02T14:09:42.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:33:49.713Z
image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/eab89862e4b3a03ab0accdd293f7a5936867.jpg
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# Backed by 350 Locations, Wireless Zone Prepares for a Rapid Year of Growth

**TL;DR:** Wireless Zone, with 350 locations, prepares for rapid growth by investing in multi-unit franchise owners. The brand has consistently exceeded its annual growth goals and expects high growth in 2018, its 30th anniversary.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2018-02-02. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/backed-by-350-locations-wireless-zone-prepares-for-a-rapid-year-of-growth-2705426).*

## Story

Since the launch of the concept in 1988, the nation’s largest wireless retail franchise, Wireless Zone, has grown to 350 locations across the U.S. Within just the past year, the brand opened 30 new locations, diving into new markets and strengthening its existing presence in Tyrone, Penn., Sturgis, Mich., Gardner, Mass. and Houston, Tex. To continue this strong growth trajectory and meet the growing demand for its services, Wireless Zone has invested in multi-unit franchise owners who will kick-start growth in high-priority states like Connecticut, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania

“Demand for mobile phones, tablets and accessories has never been higher, and consumers are always on the lookout for the next upgrade,” said Dave Staszewski, Wireless Zone Executive Vice President. “With so many new, exciting products to choose from, there is a critical need for expert guidance. Wireless Zone provides the most knowledgeable, personalized customer service in the industry, and we want to continue to solidify our firm position as the go-to retailer leading the way into the future of wireless.”

In addition to being the expert resource, Wireless Zone franchisees strive to become an integral member of each community they serve. Almost every location participates in the Culture of Good’s annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway event. This year, participating Wireless Zone and TCC stores donated more than 172,000 backpacks full of school supplies to ensure underprivileged students were prepared for the school year. In addition to the backpack event, Wireless Zone also donated $10,000 to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts.

“A franchise is only as good as the franchisees that make up its system, and that’s one big reason why we continue to excel,” said Staszewski. “Wireless Zone wouldn’t be where it is today without its franchisees. Together, we stand poised to enter an exciting new chapter in our brand’s growth.”

Wireless Zone signed 53 new locations in 2017 and is excited to help these locations get up and running in 2018. Since founding, the brand has consistently exceeded its annual growth goals and expectations are high for the year ahead as Wireless Zone celebrates its 30th anniversary.

“Even with all of this exciting growth nationwide, Wireless Zone remains a tight-knit franchise, focused on the right support to ensure its success,” said Staszewski. “With that mindset front and center, we are thrilled about the exciting developments to come for Wireless Zone as we look forward to unprecedented growth in 2018.”

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- Retail (sector)
- franchise support (topic)
- Multi-Unit (company)
- Pennsylvania (location)
- Connecticut (location)
- Wireless Zone (company)
- Rhode Island (location)
- multi-unit franchise (topic)
- American Red Cross (company)
- growth trajectory (topic)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/backed-by-350-locations-wireless-zone-prepares-for-a-rapid-year-of-growth-2705426). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/6bbb642f-6d49-4b3d-96fd-3296137efd72).