Parcel Plus vs Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Parcel Plus vs Mail Boxes Etc. including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Parcel Plus Franchise
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
Investment $35,525 - $172,750$154,950 - $293,500
Franchise Fee $29,950$29,900
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 2%2%
Year Founded 19861990
Year Franchised 19881990
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years +10
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years +10
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Parcel Plus Franchise
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Parcel Plus Franchise
    Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Parcel Plus Franchise
    Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 32 hours Classroom Training: 80 hours Additional Training: Operational visit 1. Corporate Office 2 Weeks

    2. Center 1.5 Weeks

    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform Central Data Processing: At Additional Cost

    Central Purchasing

    Field Operation Evaluation

    Field Training

    Initial Store Opening: At Additional Cost

    Franchisee Newsletter

    Regional or National Meetings: At Additional Cost

    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 3% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged


    Expansion Plans

     
    Parcel Plus Franchise
    Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Parcel Plus

    Parcel Plus provides retail packaging, freight, cargo, crating and international shipping.

    Your timing could not be better for owning your own small business franchise. Today's busy lifestyles demand our services of shipping and packaging, copying and printing, plus postal services. We save consumers time and money, and that's what keeps them coming back. From methods of site selection to ongoing advertising and support, you can count on the expertise of a nationwide company to help you grow your business. You'll find our formula has helped hundreds of people like you own and operate their own business. Parcel Plus is a member of the Annex Brands’ franchise family of business service and shipping centers. With over 800 locations across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Japan, Annex Brands has an extensive system of support and resources to help you in your small business ownership. We like to say, “You’re in business for yourself, but not by yourself.”

    Why should you choose us?
    Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee






    About Mail Boxes Etc.

    MBE Service Centers facilitate the activities of entrepreneurs, businesses and private consumers through a platform of digital-ready shipping, fulfillment, marketing, e-commerce and print solutions delivered with a distinguished and unique level of customer service.
    Mail Boxes Etc. offers you all the quality business services you need, right in your neighbourhood. Whether it's copying and digital printing solutions, document services, great shipping options, our full-service packaging, or mailbox services, you can get it done at your neighborhood Mail Boxes Etc. location. Mail Boxes Etc. franchisees are ready to make your business easier at over 257 locations across Canada.