AIM Mail Centers Franchise
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 04:48PM Postal & business services
AIM Mail Centers, a 20 year old company based in Irvine, California, has developed a unique and attractive franchise opportunity designed for motivated professionals. AIM Mail Centers are complete business service centers offering a wide array of products and services for large and small businesses plus general consumers. This includes shipping services with UPS, FedEx and the US Postal Service. We provide packaging, stamps, fax service, notary public, mailbox rentals, photocopies, office supplies and much more. Our advanced systems, extraordinary training and on-going field support make AIM Mail centers the right choice for entrepreneurs who want to be in business for themselves but not by themselves.
The SOHO (small office/home office) based business market is growing at a remarkable rate. From a base of 6 million home offices in 1980, more than one in four U.S. workers in 53 million households is now regularly working at home at least part of the week. For the past five years at a rate of one every 35 seconds, someone has begun a full or part time business in their home. With this, as well as residential customers, the demand for shipping, postal and business services continues to boom.
Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
What is the total cost to open a AIM Mail Centers Franchises?
Total Cost: $110,000 USD -$180,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $26,900
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 15 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: $5K
Contact Information for AIM Mail Centers
|
AIM Mail Centers |
Phone Number: (949)837-4151 |
Historical Expansion
In what year did AIM Mail Centers begin operations? 1985
When did AIM Mail Centers begin selling franchises? 1989
Year United States Canada International Corporate 2005 110 0 0 0 2004 70 0 0 0 2003 63 0 0 0 2002 59 0 0 0 2001 53 0 0 0
Franchise Financing Information
Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available? Franchise Fee No No Initial Start-up Capital No Yes Plant, Property, and Equipment No Yes Inventory No Yes Accounts Receivable No No Payroll No No 3rd Party Financing Available? Financing Source(s): the SBA
Training & Support
Training
Regional meeting/annual convention
Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising support
Franchise Operation Restrictions
10% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2
Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees.
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience:
General business experience Sales & marketing experience
Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information
Can you buy this franchise for no money down? YesPlease note: You must download a free copy of Franchise Analyzer Professional to receive these benefits and so much more. Click here to download your FREE copy now.
What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes