Parcel Plus Franchise
Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 08:37PM Packing and shipping franchise
Parcel Plus provides retail packaging, freight, cargo, crating and international shipping. The company has locations across the United States and the Caribbean. Parcel Plus' parent company, the International Center For Entrepreneurial Development (ICED), also owns franchise companies Copy Club, Franklin's Printing, Kwik Kopy Printing, Kwik Kopy Business Centers, American Wholesale Thermographers and The Ink Well of America.
Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
What is the total cost to open a Parcel Plus Franchises?
Total Cost: $150,400-$209,600
Total Franchise Fees: $30,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 6%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 15 years
Contact Information for Parcel Plus
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Parcel Plus |
Phone Number: (281)256-4100 |
Parcel Plus In the Press
No results at this time.Historical Expansion
In what year did Parcel Plus begin operations? 1986
When did Parcel Plus begin selling franchises? 1988
Year United States Canada International Corporate 2004 105 0 0 0 2003 103 0 0 0 2002 102 0 3 0 2001 102 0 4 0 2000 104 0 0 0
Future Expansion
United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,
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Franchise Financing Information
Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available? Franchise Fee Yes Yes Initial Start-up Capital Yes Yes Plant, Property, and Equipment Yes Yes Inventory Yes Yes Accounts Receivable No No Payroll No No 3rd Party Financing Available? Financing Source(s): banks & other financial institutions
Training & Support
Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Ad slicks, National media
Franchise Operation Restrictions
International franchise business owners required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 3% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3
Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)
Qualifications & Business Experience
Business Experience:
General business experience Sales & marketing experience
Jason Rager's Inside Information
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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