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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Worldwide Express vs 3@1 Postal, Business and Communication including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $45,980 - $359,650 | $80,000 - $100,000 |
Franchise Fee | $33,125 - $327,500 | $15,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 3% |
Advertising Fee | - | 0 |
Year Founded | 1991 | 1999 |
Year Franchised | 1994 | 2001 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-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 |
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Training | Available at headquarters, Available at franchisee's location | Training in Johannesburg and in-store at the location |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line | - |
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. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | Yes |
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
3@1 franchising offers a one-stop retail opportunity in the business & communications industry, ranging from: electronic communication (email, internet access, e-commerce); business communications (photocopying, laminating, binding, printing, a photo lab, stationery); and postal services (local and international courier, mail box rentals, etc).3@1 recognizes that efficient, effective, fast, relevant and up-to-date means of communication is the lifeblood of international and local businesses alike and therefore provides the most up-to-date, fast and cost effective methods of communication and communication products to businesses and householders alike - and this from local stores carefully positioned within close proximity of our customers. Specialties Courier, Communication, Franchise, Franchising, Postal, Business, Internet We would welcome Area Franchisees on a state to state basis or individuals that would commit to multiple stores.