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UniShippers
Unishippers franchisees resell shipping services to small and medium sized businesses, which in turn benefit from negotiated discounts and local customer service.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1987
Franchising Since:
1990
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
287
97.3%
Company-Owned Units:
8
2.7%
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Total Operating Units:
295
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
295
100%
In 50 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
295
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. California
27
2. New York
20
3. Texas
20
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$NA
Cash Investment:
$40.8-382.4K
Total Investment:
$40.8-382.5K
Average Total Investment:
$212K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$24-36K
Average Franchise Fee:
$36K
On-Going Royalty:
15-18.5%
Average Royalty:
16%
Advertising Fee:
None
Average Number of Employees:
1 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
N/A
Preferred Sites:
Home-based
Other Sites:
Small office
Encourage Conversions?
Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
40
Site Selection Assistance?
No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
No
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
No
National Advertising:
No
Regional Advertising:
No
Local Advertising:
No
Marketing Materials:
Brochures, Emails, Promotional Items, Trade Show Exhibits
