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Parcel Plus

2661 Riva Rd., Bldg. 1000, Suite 102
Annapolis, MD 21401-8405
800#: (800) 662-5553
Tel: (410) 266-3200
Fax: (410) 266-3266
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.parcelplus.com
Contact: Ms. Kelle Barchanowicz,

Our five-year commitment to integrate logistics with the internet has created http://www.netship.com. Visit our site and you will quickly see that we are far more than a retail pack-and-ship chain.

Franchisor Background

Established:	1986;	First Franchise:	1988
Franchise Units:	129
Company-Owned Units:	0
Total Units:	129

Distribution: U.S. -- 129; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 30 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 31 in VA, 29 in MD, 19 in TX

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 15

Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 2, 4, , 5 (for an explanation click here)

Registered in Following Registration States: FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,VA,DC

Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)

Space Needs: 1,000-1,200 SF; SC (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment:	$80-100K
Total Investment:	$45-80K;		Average Total Investment:	$62K
Minimum Net Worth:	$150K
Fees:	Franchise:	$22.5K;	Average Franchise Fee:	$22K
	Royalty:	4%
	Advertising:	1%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years):	10/10
Passive Ownership:	Discouraged
Encourage Conversions:	Yes
Area Development Agreements:	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts:	No
Expand In Territory:	Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance:	Yes(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance:	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance:	Yes
Cooperative Advertising:	No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member:	Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff:	10
On-Going Support:	A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training:	1 Week Orientation at National Support Center; 2 Weeks Cargo Training; 2 Weeks at Stores.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.:	All United States
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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