If you are looking for information on the Celluphone franchise business opportunity, Celluphone franchises or Celluphone franchising, then you have come to the right place.
Celluphone is looking for aspiring business owners to join the dynamic wireless industry as an authorized retailer selling Verizon Wireless products and services. This is not a franchise, so there are no fees -- ever. In fact, your location may be eligible for market development funding to help cover some of your start up costs.
As we continue to expand we are looking for intelligent, hardworking individuals who are focused on building a successful business. If you have the drive to succeed, the passion to serve customers and the desire to own a retail business, then this may be the opportunity for you.
Travel centers throughout the nation provide a wide variety of products and services to a loyal base of customers. This very large and growing segment has an even greater need for wireless products and access to a quality nationwide wireless network due to the nature of their profession. Yet, until now, these customers have largely been ignored in the places they frequent most, travel centers. That is great news! This means that you have an opportunity to serve this community, often with very little competition for wireless services at your point of sale.
We have a relationship with Verizon Wireless that allows you to offer customers access to the nation's largest and most reliable 3G network. Verizon Wireless has an unparalleled reputation for quality products and services as well as outstanding customer service. You will also be a part of a network of wireless retailers, all independently owned and operated, who are focused on serving a specific and underserved customer niche with unique needs and benefits.
You will get the support of Celluphone, an organization with 27 years of wireless experience and more than 100 employees dedicated to your success. But, you'll also have the flexibility and freedom to run your own business.
Previous wireless experience is not required.
The wireless industry continues to change people's lives by empowering personal communication, entertainment and business services. Best of all, many areas of the industry are growing rapidly, including:
Verizon Wireless has over 90 million customers, more than any other carrier in the nation. But, it is not just the biggest carrier; we firmly believe it is the best carrier in many of the most important ways:
The information presented may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.
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