Round Room Has Expanded Retail Footprint in 2026
The Fishers-based firm added 500 jobs this year as it grows its nationwide network of Verizon-branded wireless stores.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Employment
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Round Room has increased its footprint to 1,550 owned or franchised Verizon retail stores across 45 states. The Fishers-headquartered company currently employs nearly 3,000 people.
Why it matters
The company's expansion highlights the scale of retail operations managed from the local community, contributing to regional employment trends. These growth figures reflect the company's broader trajectory as a major private employer in Indiana.
Round Room added 500 employees so far in 2026, reaching a total workforce of 3,000. The company projects its network will grow from 1,550 stores today to between 1,600 and 1,650 by the end of the year.
The players
Round Room
A private retail operator headquartered in Fishers that maintains exclusive agreements to run Verizon-branded wireless stores.
Verizon
A national telecommunications provider that supplies the cellular services and products sold through Round Room retail locations.
The details
Round Room manages its growth through exclusive agreements with Verizon to operate retail locations nationwide. The company has scaled its operations significantly since the start of 2026, when it managed 1,300 stores. This expansion into 45 states supports its service network reaching over 100 million people, with annual revenue projected to approach $3 billion.
Timeline
Beginning of 2026: The company operated 1,300 retail stores.
End of 2026: The company projects its total store count will reach 1,600 to 1,650.
Money Landscape
As the sixth-largest private company in Indiana, Round Room represents a major segment of local retail employment. Its 2026 growth continues a trend of expansion for the firm as it moves toward its year-end store count goals.
Local job seekers may find new opportunities as the company continues its store expansion through the end of the year. Households should note that changes in retail employment can influence the broader local economy and availability of consumer services in the area.
The takeaway
The company's rapid retail growth points to a sustained demand for mobile services and associated customer support roles. Residents interested in regional employment stability can monitor company announcements for further hiring trends heading into the new year.
Further reading
For more on the local labor market, visit Employment.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Indianapolis Business Journal.
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