GlobalTranz vs XDP Express UK Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
GlobalTranz Franchise
XDP Express UK Franchise
Investment $22,300 - $40,000$70,000 - $80,000
Franchise Fee $12,500 - $20,000N/A
Royalty Fee --
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded -1996
Year Franchised -0
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
GlobalTranz Franchise
XDP Express UK Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
GlobalTranz Franchise
XDP Express UK Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
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Equipment -/--/-
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Receivables -/--/-
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Training & Support
 
GlobalTranz Franchise
XDP Express UK Franchise
Training --
Support -XDP is committed to delivering the highest standards of on-going support to its franchisees. The XDP partnership succeeds due to the combined strengths of both the franchisor and franchisee. XDP will continue to seek out new business opportunities, whilst our franchisees continue to provide local service excellence. XDP has a regional support structure for all its members and this includes sales development and commercial advice. Because XDP is a growing franchise business - last years turnover was in excess of �15 million - it brings immediate business to new franchisees from day one. Every franchise area enjoys regular deliveries supplied by XDP. This 'Kick Start' is particularly valuable for new franchisees. The XDP support structure and network will ensure regular encouragement and ideas to help your business. On-going support will include help with sales promotion programmes and innovative marketing schemes, all designed around increasing your sales and profits.
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
GlobalTranz Franchise
XDP Express UK Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About GlobalTranz

Globaltranz offers you the ability to market DHL and Carrierrate.com in your territory that you purchase. DHL is the nation's 3rd largest small package carrier. DHL has enabled Globaltranz rights to market its services throughout the United States.Globaltranz also offers you the ability to market its sister company's website Carrierrate.com. Carrierrate.com is an online freight shipping solution/software that companies use to manage their freight. You will receive incredible carrier prices we have established and will only be charged a small royalty on top of them. Think about walking into a business and offering the owner rates from DHL that beat UPS and FEDEX and also offering a 'Travelocity'like experience when they ship their freight.

About XDP Express UK

XDP was formed in 1995 and has since grown to be the largest privately owned parcel carrier in the UK, and has built a reputation for reliability and quality of service. With a team of over 500 and with a franchise network in excess of 60 depots nationwide, our reputation for customer focused logistics has gone from strength to strength.
As an XDP franchisee you will have the most comprehensive induction training to ensure the best possible start and every opportunity to succeed. You receive two weeks comprehensive franchise training covering all aspects of the business and how it operates, and how it can be developed to maximize the revenue you receive. Because of the thoroughness of our training programme you need not have any previous experience of transport, however you need to be totally committed to providing the highest possible standards of service and reliability to customer as well as having the confidence to sell your products and services. Every new XDP franchisee, whether buying an existing franchise or new start up must complete the XDP programme, which covers all aspects of the network, operating and reporting systems, health and safety matters, terms and conditions of carriage, sales promotion and business development, customer care, time management and financial controls. In short every single aspect of running your own franchise business is covered.