Unishippers
Parcel and freight shipping services- 2023 Franchise 500 Rank
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#341 Ranked #485 last year
- Initial investment
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$45K - $233K
- Units as of 2022
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278 21.4% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Unishippers
- Industry
- Business Services
- Related Categories
- Shipping Services, Postal & Business Centers
- Founded
- 1987
- Leadership
- Dustin Wesley, SVP Franchise Development
- Corporate Address
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2323 Victory Ave., #1600
Dallas, TX 75219
Business Overview
- Franchising Since
- 1987 (2023-1987 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 1,400
- Where seeking
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This company is offering new franchisees 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
- 278 (as of 2022)
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.
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Initial Franchise Fee
Information Circle - $30,000
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Initial Investment
Information Circle - $44,565 - $233,300
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Net Worth Requirement
Information Circle - $250,000
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Cash Requirement
Information Circle - $40,000 - $100,000
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Veteran Incentives
Information Circle - 50% off franchise fee
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Royalty Fee
Information Circle - 15-18.5%
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Ad Royalty Fee
Information Circle - 1%
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Term of Agreement
Information Circle - 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
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
- Ongoing Support
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Meetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineOnline Support
- Marketing Support
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Ad TemplatesSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail Marketing
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?
Information Circle - Yes
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Can this franchise be run part time?
Information Circle - No
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Are exclusive territories available?
Information Circle - No
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Franchise 500 Ranking History
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Additional Rankings
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Ranked #341 in 2023
Entrepreneur’s 44th annual Franchise 500® ranking shines a light on the unique challenges and changes that have shaped the franchise industry over the last year—and how franchisors have adapted and evolved to meet them.
Ranked #85 in 2023
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Ranked #28 in 2023
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