Now is the Time to Start a Business!
There has never been a better time to work in the digital marketing industry and join the WSI franchise network.
The ability to operate virtually has always been a core feature of the WSI opportunity. But now that the global pandemic has shown remote work as a more efficient and excellent way to take back a work-life balance previously lost to hours of commuting every day, it’s even more of a reason to consider joining WSI.
With WSI's low initial investment and very little overhead, you can start up fast with the guidance and support you need, so you’ll be well on your way to building a recurring revenue business in no time flat!
The Demand for Digital Has Skyrocketed
As society emerges from the pandemic, the growth of digital consumption and consumerism has soared. This means businesses are more reliant than ever on digital marketing to attract, convert, close, and delight their customers. As Digital Marketing Consultants, WSI franchisees are positioned perfectly to help guide businesses—some brand new to digital marketing—as they undertake digital transformations to keep up with the needs of their customers and remain competitive in their market space.
Joining WSI is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an ever-expanding industry. You can trust that when you become part of our team, you will be involved in growth at every scale - from your own business to the industry itself.
The WSI Story of Unlocking a World of Possibility
We’ve been digital marketing leaders for a long time (over 25 years, actually). And in a post-pandemic world where the digital space continues to expand, and more businesses need help unlocking the possibilities of their new marketing reality, we plan to continue our leading ways well into the future. This is our story—and we believe it could become a part of your story too.
Who We Are
WSI was founded in 1995, and we began franchising our proven digital marketing system just a short time later. We operate in a perpetually evolving industry, so we’ve gone through various changes over the years. When we first started, WSI focused on website design and development. Now, over 25 years later, we help businesses and large global brands unlock new possibilities for their businesses via digital marketing. As WSI has matured into a global brand, we’ve fostered powerful partnerships in the industry, which in turn have strengthened our uniquely collaborative network.
We’re a purpose-driven brand; at our core, we're about helping others. It’s our mission to leave those we interact with better off than before. And although we are a digital company offering digital services, one of the ways we’re able to provide “unlocks” for the people and brands we work with is to focus on the human elements at the core of all our client and partner relationships.
Where We've Been
During the course of over 25 years, WSI has worked with more than 100K different clients. And we’ve unlocked new possibilities for the vast majority of them. These aren’t just small mom-and-pop shops we’re talking about, either—the annual revenue of most of WSI’s long-term clients ranges from $1-$5 million.
But you don’t have to take our word for it. After adding 13 more awards in 2022, WSI has won a whopping 145 prestigious WMA WebAwards since first entering the competition in 2007. The best part is that WSI’s trophy case belongs to the entire network, so if you join us, it immediately becomes part of your story, too.
Where We're Going
The WSI brand is a full-service digital marketing company that offers a consultant-led approach to providing strategic advice on all areas of marketing. We’re a thought leader in our space, and after publishing three books and conducting numerous webinars and trainings, we’d like to think we’ve earned our position as digital marketing experts.
Where we’re going is hard to predict since this industry we love so much evolves constantly. One thing is for sure, though: we’ll be adapting, growing, and adding to our story with our uniquely collaborative global network of digital marketing consultants, all of us striving to leave those we encounter better off than we found them.
Franchise Since
1996
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# of employees at HQ
80
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# of Units
825
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Investment Range
$100,000 - $150,000
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Net Worth Requirement
200000
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Cash Requirement
60000-95000
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Royalty Fee
10%
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Ad Royalty Fee
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Term of Agreement
10 years
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is franchise term renewable?
Yes
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Veteran discounts
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Industry: Advertising |
Investment Range: $100,000 - $150,000 |