- 2024 Franchise 500 Rank
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#277 Ranked #341 last year
- Initial investment
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$35K - $233K
- Units as of 2023
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311 23.4% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Unishippers
Industry | Business Services |
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Related Categories | Shipping Services, Postal & Business Centers |
Founded | 1987 |
Leadership | Dustin Wesley, SVP of Partner Channel |
Corporate Address |
2700 Commerce St., #1500 Dallas, TX 75226 |
Social | Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 1987 (37 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 3,467 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming |
# of Units | 311 (as of 2023) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Unishippers franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$30,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$34,565 - $233,300 |
Net Worth Requirement
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$250,000 |
Cash Requirement
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$40,000 - $100,000 |
Veteran Incentives
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50% off franchise fee |
Royalty Fee
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15%-18.5% |
Ad Royalty Fee
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1% |
Term of Agreement
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10 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
In-House Financing | Unishippers offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
Classroom Training | 37 hours |
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Ongoing Support |
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Online Support
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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Marketing Support |
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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Yes |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
Are exclusive territories available?
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No |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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Additional Rankings
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Ranked #1 in Shipping Services in 2024
Best of the Best
Ranked #277 in 2024
Franchise 500
Ranked #141 in 2024
Fastest-Growing Franchises
Ranked #85 in 2023
Top Home-Based & Mobile Franchises
Ranked #89 in 2024
Top Franchises for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Ranked #19 in 2024
Top Franchises for Less Than $50,000
Ranked #93 in 2023
Top Franchises For Veterans
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