Quick Verdict · who it fits
WSI fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale tech concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$76K - $107K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$65K
System size (Item 20)
153 +13
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
31+ yrs
Model WSI's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.
Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
154
Total units open
6
Units opened last year
18
Units closed last year
−12
Net unit growth
2023 vs. 2024: 148 to 154, net +6 for 2024
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How WSI ranks against 11 Technology peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
18th pct · of 11 peers
Franchise fee
90th pct · of 11 peers
System size
36th pct · of 11 peers
Technology industry averages
Avg investment
$95K - $215K
Avg franchise fee
$37K
Avg system size
231
Franchises analyzed
11
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSI | Disclosed | $65K | $76K - $107K | — | 153 |
| Cyberglobal USASimilar price | Disclosed | $25K | $102K - $124K | 6% | 0 |
| UbifBiggest system | Disclosed | $40K | $171K - $468K | 4–7% | 549 |
| Cmit SolutionsTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $55K | $106K - $159K | 7% | 296 |
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WSI requires a $64,700 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $75,900–$107,100, per the most recent FDD on file.
WSI is franchised by NATIONAL INTERNET CORPORATION, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. WSI discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay an advertising fund contribution of $100 per month on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, WSI has 153 total locations, with 13 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. WSI grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, WSI discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a transfer fee of $11,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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