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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Goin' Postal 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 | $46,750 - $109,500 | $80,000 - $100,000 |
Franchise Fee | $15,000 | $15,000 |
Royalty Fee | $200/month | 3% |
Advertising Fee | - | 0 |
Year Founded | 2002 | 1999 |
Year Franchised | 2004 | 2001 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 15 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/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Training in Johannesburg and in-store at the location |
Support | - | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | Yes |
What makes Goin' Postal different from all the other shipping store franchise chains? *Amazing customer service . *Attention to detail. *A family business attitude. *Super name, logo and product recognition. *As a small organization, we can adapt quickly to changes in the marketplace. *As part of our business building practices, we are constantly developing new products and services *Innovative services such as our mobile shipping stores. *Currently the initial investment required to open a Goin' Postal is approximately 25% of our competitors' shipping stores. *Unlike the other large franchise operations, we are in the shipping business, not just in the business of selling franchises. *But most important of all is the flexibility that you will enjoy with Goin' Postal. *Superb continuing education materials, support, guidance, access to our creative promotions staff, and assistance from the entire caring, professional GPFC staff. *Our growth rate is accelerating. *Now we are achieving major name recognition, why would anyone pay around a quarter of a million dollars or more for exactly the same thing they can achieve that with approximately $40,000 total? You get far more than you pay for when you go with Goin' Postal!
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.