Worldwide Express vs Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Worldwide Express Franchise
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
Investment $45,980 - $359,650$154,950 - $293,500
Franchise Fee $33,125 - $327,500$29,900
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19911990
Year Franchised 19941990
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years +10
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years +10
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Worldwide Express Franchise
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Worldwide Express 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/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Worldwide Express Franchise
    Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
    Training Available at headquarters, Available at franchisee's location1. Corporate Office 2 Weeks

    2. Center 1.5 Weeks
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone lineCentral 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 Franchise can be run from home.

    50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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

    Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged

    Expansion Plans
     
    Worldwide Express Franchise
    Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About Worldwide Express

    Worldwide Express is a global logistics company based in Dallas that has handled millions of package and freight shipments for more than 30,000 small to midsize businesses. With more than 150 franchises across the country, Worldwide Express is one of the largest authorized resellers of express shipping for UPS, as well as a trusted freight partner to more than 65 carriers.

    Worldwide Express began selling franchises in 1995 with the simple goal of providing unmatched levels of service and competitive rates to the small to medium sized business segment (SMB) of the U.S. air express and ground market.

    The SMB segment was and continues to be the fastest growing portion of the U.S. air express and ground market, despite the fact that the near-monopolies of FedEx and UPS have historically treated this segment with a one size fits all mentality.

    Worldwide knew it could do a better job. They treat the SMB segment like the big guys treat their Fortune 500 customers

    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.