RadioShack Named America's No. 1 Retail Franchise

Entrepreneur International Magazine has recognized RadioShack in its June/July 2000 issue as the No. 1 Retail franchise opportunity in America.

"We consider this a tremendous honor. Receiving this prestigious honor demonstrates our dedication to making RadioShack an excellent business opportunity," said Leonard Clegg, senior vice president and general manager of RadioShack's dealer/franchise organization.

The 44 retailers named to the list were selected based on research for Entrepreneur International's Sixth Annual America's Top 200 Global Franchise 500®, the world's most comprehensive ranking of franchise companies.

RadioShack launched its dealer/franchise operation in 1968. So far in 2000, RadioShack has added 60 new dealer stores, making the total number of dealer/franchise stores more than 2,000 in the United States and overseas.

RadioShack Corporation is the nation's largest and most trusted consumer electronics retailer in the United States, and offers both on- and off-line shopping convenience. With more than 7,100 stores and dealers, RadioShack sells more wireless telephones, telecommunications products and electronic parts and accessories than any other retailer. It is estimated that 94 percent of Americans live or work within five minutes of a RadioShack company- owned store or dealer.