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About Relay Express
Relay Express, established in 1986, is a Logistical Solutions Provider
specializing in logistical warehousing, inventory management, cross-dock
distribution, first mile and final mile delivery, and on-demand
transportation needs. With locations throughout the Midwest, Relay Express is positioned to provide
warehousing, local pick-up and delivery, and a variety of on-demand
solutions on short notice.
Now, you can start a courier service business by becoming part of the Relay Express team when you open your own courier and delivery service franchise!Relay Express is the premier franchise opportunity in the $22 BILLION dollar (and growing!) courier and delivery business! In fact, we were just recognized by franchise expert Candee Wilde in the September issue of "INC." Magazine as one of the leading business service franchise opportunities in the country!
The changes in the business marketplace including "just-in-time" manufacturing, outsourcing and growth of online purchasing, just to name a few factors, have contributed to the growth of the delivery and courier business. Relay Express has developed a delivery and courier service business known for dependability and efficiency. Our customers have always enjoyed the professional service we offer.
Shipping & Packaging Franchise Opportunities
Below is a quick comparison of Relay Express against other Shipping & Packaging franchises and business opportunities. For an in depth comparison of Relay Express with another opportunity including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options click on the name of the company to view the detailed comparison.
| Franchise | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Advertising Fee | Development Costs |
| 3@1 Postal, Business and Communication | $15,000 | 3% | 0 | $80,000-$100,000 |
| AIM Mail Centers | $29,950 | 5% | 2% | $35,525-$172,750 |
| BlueGrace Logistics | $47,500 | 16-19% | $65,000-$147,000 | |
| BungoBox | $25,000 | 9% | $75,400-$134,000 | |
| College Hunks Moving | $40,000-$60,000 | 6% | Central Call Center Fee: 6% | $108,700-$273,200 |
| Craters & Freighters | $31,500 | 5% | 1% | $176,850-$276,500 |
| EcoBox | $19,000-$29,500 | $136,900-$324,800 | ||
| eShipping | $22,500-$23,700 | 35% | $30,755-$64,150 | |
| EZ Pro Delivery | N/A | 9% | 2%local +2%Nat'l | $114,075-$176,392 |
| Fastway Couriers Canada | $20,000 | 5% | $179,000-And Up | |
| GlobalTranz | $12,500-$20,000 | $22,300-$40,000 | ||
| Goin' Postal | $15,000 | $200/month | $46,750-$109,500 | |
| InXpress | $50,000 | 30% | to 1% | $85,600-$166,990 |
| Kwik Kopy | $35,000 | 7% | $173,684-$251,355 | |
| Mail Box Store Developers | N/A | $80,900-And Up | ||
| Mail Boxes Etc. | $29,900 | 6% | 2% | $154,950-$293,500 |
| Mailbox IT | $24,750 | 5% | Zero | $55,950-$87,250 |
| MailPost | $7,500-$38,500 | $400/ month | N/A | $35,700-$132,600 |
| Moving Solutions | $19,000 | $30,000-$45,000 | ||
| My Guys Moving | $35,000 | $50,000-$100,000 | ||
| Navis Pack & Ship Centers | $32,500 | 5% | $91,800-$178,500 | |
| PackageHub Business Centers | $385-$750 | $385-$6,763 | ||
| Packaging and Shipping Specialists | $28,900 | $91,000-$138,000 | ||
| PakMail | $29,950 | to 5% | 2% | $35,525-$172,750 |
| Parcel Plus | $29,950 | 6% | 2% | $35,525-$172,750 |
| PASS Packaging And Shipping Specialists | N/A | $91,300-$139,800 | ||
| PODS | N/A | $2,000,000 | ||
| Postal Annex+ | $29,950 | 5% | 2% | $35,525-$244,350 |
| Postal Connections of America | $29,900 | 4%+ | to2% | $64,000-$240,000 |
| PostNet Canada | $29,000 | $116,900 | ||
| Rent Your Boxes | $19,500 | $72,400-$80,760 | ||
| Safe Ship | $19,900 | $100-$300/month | 0 | $54,900-$153,900 |
| Service Source Shipping & Freight Services, The | $25,000-$62,500 | $41,445-$85,900 | ||
| Signal Graphics Business Center | $25,000 | 5% | $159,000-$201,000 | |
| SOHO Hero | $29,500 | 5% | 2% | $175,000-$190,000 |
| Sunshine Pack & Ship Retail Centers | $29,900 | 4% | $35,525-$172,750 | |
| United Shipping Solutions | $25,000-$30,000 | 6% | $25,000-$86,000 | |
| UPS Store, The | $29,950 | 5% | 2.5% | $53,496-$566,585 |
| World Options | $42,000 | $65,500-$72,000 | ||
| Worldwide Express | $33,125-$327,500 | 6% | $45,980-$359,650 | |
| XDP Express UK | N/A | $70,000-$80,000 |