Kwik Kopy vs Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Kwik Kopy Franchise
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
Investment $173,684 - $251,355$154,950 - $293,500
Franchise Fee $35,000$29,900
Royalty Fee 7%6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20011990
Year Franchised 20011990
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years +10
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years +10
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Kwik Kopy Franchise
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Kwik Kopy Franchise
    Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs Yes/Yes-/-
    Equipment Yes/Yes-/-
    Inventory Yes/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Kwik Kopy Franchise
    Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
    Training -1. Corporate Office 2 Weeks

    2. Center 1.5 Weeks
    Support Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsCentral 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 --
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    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
     
    Kwik Kopy Franchise
    Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Kwik Kopy

    Combine our renowned Kwik Kopy Printing franchise with our pack-and-ship brand, Parcel Plus, and you have our newest business solutions concept � Kwik Kopy Business Centers. Kwik Kopy Business Centers bring the most technologically advanced printing systems to growing business communities. Located in shopping malls and strip centers, we help customers with complete document management, professional marketing solutions, and packing, mailing and shipping services. Kwik Kopy Business Centers have multi-revenue streams including printing/copying and pack-and-ship. In an intensive four-week program at our international training facility, you receive hands-on guidance in operations, business planning, financial analysis, target marketing and other essential areas. You have preferred pricing tiers from FedEx�, UPS� and DHL. You also receive a variety of professionally designed advertising materials to help drive customers into your center.

    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.