Unishippers Franchise

Discounted overnight air-express service and heavy freight shipping

Unishippers was founded in 1987 and began franchising that same year. The company is a partner with dozens of national and regional shipping carriers such as Airborne Express, DHL, Roadway Express and BAX Global. Currently there are few franchise units available in the U.S., however, resale units are available. Master franchises are available in Canada and the Pacific Rim. A logistics leader for more than 30 years, Unishippers puts small and medium-sized businesses in control of their shipping, and entrepreneurs in control of their career success. With low startup costs, an industry-leading service offering and unmatched flexibility and stability, now is the time to put Unishippers to work for you and your future.   Veteran s Ownership Program - qualified applicants receive 50% off of the initial franchise fee ($15,000) Diversity Ownership Program - qualified applicants (woman or minorities) receive 50% off of the initial franchise fee ($15,000) We offer 50% off the franchise fee for veterans, women and minorities, making the startup costs $19,565

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How much does it cost to open a Unishippers Franchise ?

The investment required to open a Unishippers Franchise is between $19,565 - $233,300 . There is an initial franchise fee of $30,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the Unishippers name.

Individual Franchise Costs

  • Initial Investment:
    $19,565 -
  • Initial Franchise Fee:
    $30,000
  • Royalty Fee:
    15% -18.5%
  • Advertising Fee:
    1%
  • Term of Agreement:
    5 years
  • Renewal Fee:
    $5K

Expense In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee No No
Startup Costs No No
Equipment No No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media

Unishippers Growth History

When did the first Unishippers open? 1987
When did Unishippers start Franchising ? 1987

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate
2004 284 0 0 0
2003 284 0 13 0
2002 295 0 11 0
2001 295 0 6 0
2000 295 0 2 0

Franchise can be run from home. International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 40% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (97% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


How much money you could make as a Unishippers Franchise owner depends on a wide variety of factors. As a business owner, your primary goals are to strive for high sales while keeping your oper_ating costs as low as possible while still maintaining quality products and service. The monthly oper_ating costs that you will incur as a Unishippers Franchise owner may include royalty fees, rent or mortgage, staffing, products, supplies, utilities, administrative costs and other things. Although your monthly oper_ating costs may vary from month to month, your start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover the majority of your initial oper_ating equipment, signage, and renovations.

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