GlobalTranz vs Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
GlobalTranz Franchise
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
Investment $22,300 - $40,000$154,950 - $293,500
Franchise Fee $12,500 - $20,000$29,900
Royalty Fee -6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded -1990
Year Franchised -1990
Term Of Agreement -10 years +10
Term Of Agreement -10 years +10
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
GlobalTranz Franchise
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
GlobalTranz Franchise
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
GlobalTranz Franchise
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
Training -1. Corporate Office 2 Weeks

2. Center 1.5 Weeks
Support -Central Data Processing: At Additional Cost

Central Purchasing

Field Operation Evaluation

Field Training

Initial Store Opening: At Additional Cost

Franchisee Newsletter

Regional or National Meetings: At Additional Cost
Marketing --
Operations -Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged

Expansion Plans
 
GlobalTranz Franchise
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion -Yes

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 Mail Boxes Etc.

MBE Service Centers facilitate the activities of entrepreneurs, businesses and private consumers through a platform of digital-ready shipping, fulfillment, marketing, e-commerce and print solutions delivered with a distinguished and unique level of customer service.
Mail Boxes Etc. offers you all the quality business services you need, right in your neighbourhood. Whether it's copying and digital printing solutions, document services, great shipping options, our full-service packaging, or mailbox services, you can get it done at your neighborhood Mail Boxes Etc. location. Mail Boxes Etc. franchisees are ready to make your business easier at over 257 locations across Canada.