PakMail Franchise
Monday, April 26, 2010 at 06:56PM Packaging and shipping services
Pak Mail provides specialty crating and international shipping as well as private mailbox rental and business support services. Based in Englewood, Colorado, Pak Mail Centers of America Inc. is a publicly held company traded under the symbol PMCX.
Ninety-eight percent of franchise business owners are owner/operators. Pak Mail has international franchise developers operating in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Venezuela, Argentina, Chile and parts of Mexico.
Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
What is the total cost to open a PakMail Franchises?
Total Cost: $115,000 USD -$147,800
Total Franchise Fees: $28,950
Ongoing Royalty Fees: to 5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: to $2.5k
Contact Information for PakMail
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PakMail |
Phone Number: (800)833-2821 |
PakMail In the Press
No results at this time.Historical Expansion
In what year did PakMail begin operations? 1983
When did PakMail begin selling franchises? 1984
Year United States Canada International Corporate 2004 362 8 45 0 2003 346 13 34 0 2002 340 8 52 0 2001 339 0 46 0 2000 340 9 37 0
Future Expansion
Countries of Interest:
Franchise Financing Information
Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available? Franchise Fee No No Initial Start-up Capital No No Plant, Property, and Equipment No No Inventory No No Accounts Receivable No No Payroll No No 3rd Party Financing Available? Financing Source(s): the SBA and Wells Fargo
Training & Support
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, National media, Regional advertising support
Franchise Operation Restrictions
International franchise business owners required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 5% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 5
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (98% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)
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