PakMail vs Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
PakMail Franchise
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
Investment $35,525 - $172,750$154,950 - $293,500
Franchise Fee $29,950$29,900
Royalty Fee to 5%6%
Advertising Fee 2%2%
Year Founded 19831990
Year Franchised 19841990
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years +10
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years +10
Renewal Fee to $2.5k-


Business Experience Requirements

 
PakMail Franchise
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
PakMail 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

 
PakMail Franchise
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
Training Prior to opening, all new franchise partners receive two weeks of comprehensive, hands-on training at our International Support Center in Colorado and three days of in-store instruction, included in the franchise fee. After opening, you'll benefit from ongoing seminars, webinars, conventions, site visits and access to our intranet. On-The-Job Training: 32 hours Classroom Training: 80 hours Additional Training: At existing center 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; 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 5

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (98% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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

Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged


Expansion Plans

 
PakMail Franchise
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion NoYes
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About PakMail

Pak Mail provides specialty crating and international shipping as well as private mailbox rental and business support services. Based in San Diego, California, Pak Mail Centers of America Inc. is a publicly held company traded under the symbol PMCX. Ninety-eight percent of franchisees are owner/operators.
  • Commercial Center: $99,700 to $172,750
  • Commercial Center-Conversion: $35,525 to $147,975

Seeking franchise operators Worldwide.
Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee

"Entrepreneur
#380 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

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.