Velocity Express vs Metropolitan Movers Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Velocity Express Franchise
Metropolitan Movers Franchise
Investment N/A$55,500 - $250,000
Franchise Fee N/A$29,500
Royalty Fee -7.5%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded -2010
Year Franchised -2013
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Velocity Express Franchise
Metropolitan Movers Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Velocity Express Franchise
Metropolitan Movers Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/-Yes/-
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support

 
Velocity Express Franchise
Metropolitan Movers Franchise
Training - On-The-Job Training: 20 hours Classroom Training: 30 hours
Support --
Marketing --
Operations -

To provide all services in accordance with Metropolitan Movers standards and procedures

Number of Employees Required to Run: 4 - 6


Expansion Plans

 
Velocity Express Franchise
Metropolitan Movers Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Velocity Express

TransForce has purchased Stafford, Texas-based Velocity Express and its subsidiaries, which include 80 locations across the US and Western Canada, employing about 2,600 staff and independent contractors. Velocity provides same-day regional delivery services.

About Metropolitan Movers

Metropolitan Movers, the Consumer's Choice Winner for 2012 has been a leader in providing full service and customized moving services to families and companies big and small. Recently Metropolitan Movers moved over 15,000 Canadians into new homes and this does not include the vast number of commercial moves we carried out. We understand how stressful a move can be and provide our clients fast and reliable service and the security of knowing that their movers are properly insured and licensed. We privide:
 *A professional head office team with over 10 years experience in the moving industry in North America
 * A 1-Week initial intensive training course in the Metropolitan Movers moving rules and procedures
 *A comprehensive Training and Operations Manual
 *A well-established and growing franchise network in Ontario
 *An easy to run business opportunity with a proven track-record of success and profitability within the first 6 months of operation
 *Prime markets and locations still available
 *Exclusive and protected territory
 *Opening marketing materials plus other branded materials for your local marketing efforts
 *A marketing-driven Brand
 *Proprietary marketing system that sends you business from day 1 of operations!
 *Dedicated franchisee website section promoting your franchise location
 If this sounds like the type of business that would interest you, please contact us.

Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee