PostNet vs Regus Office Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
PostNet Franchise
Regus Office Franchise
Investment $186,567 - $233,500$1,705,000 - $8,570,500
Franchise Fee $35,950$50,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19852018
Year Franchised 19932018
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
PostNet Franchise
Regus Office Franchise
Experience PostNet is a retail and service business, and as such we are looking for people with outgoing personalities that would do an excellent job of representing the brand and their business to the public. The most successful PostNet franchisees are civic-minded and outgoing people who gain fulfillment from working with small business owners, schools and others in their communities. On a financial level, a potential PostNet franchisee must have a net worth of at least $300,000.00 and be (or be able to become) liquid for a minimum of $55,000.00.-

Financing Options
 
PostNet Franchise
Regus Office 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
 
PostNet Franchise
Regus Office Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 58 hours Classroom Training: 65 hours Additional Training: At store location 6-8 weeks after opening -
Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
Marketing PostNet's marketing programs include- * Local programs, which the franchisees utilize to build and develop awareness and loyalty with current customer base. * Regional and cooperative advertising, where PostNet franchisees get together with other franchisees and leverage their strength in numbers. * National programs that are conducted by the PostNet National Ad Fund. PostNet is the only company in the industry that offers a first-year managed marketing program that includes both consumer advertising and business-to-business advertising to help develop an initial customer base and momentum for the growth of the business. Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing -
Operations PostNet only grants franchises to individuals that are planning on being involved initially as a full-time owner operator. Long term, full-time ownership and operation of the centers are not required; however, initially it is critical because PostNet is a neighborhood business and it is up to the individual store owner to become actively involved in the community to promote the services and products offered. With PostNet, every franchisee offers a core of proven and high-demand services and products through their PostNet Center. However, depending on the needs of the local market and the franchisee's own attributes, other complimentary services that are consistent with the other PostNet offerings may be approved by PostNet. Services, as bookkeeping, advanced computer and database services, and eBay selling services are just some examples of other services and products that PostNet franchisees offer to the public through their PostNet Centers. Initially an owner operator of a franchise will typically have one (1) to two (2) part-time or full-time staff members to help with the operation of the store. As the business grows, and you build a customer base, more employees and staff will be needed. Our highest volume locations have six (6) to seven (7) full-time staff members including the franchisee.-

Expansion Plans
 
PostNet Franchise
Regus Office Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About PostNet

PostNet offers a variety of franchise opportunities from owning and operating a single store to taking our brand into new markets across the globe.
Single Unit PostNet's single unit license grants an individual or entity the right to own and operate an individual PostNet center in an approved business location.
Area Development PostNet's area development license grants an individual or entity the right to own and operate multiple PostNet centers with exclusive development rights in a specific territory.
Area Franchising PostNet's area franchise license grants an individual or entity the right to assist PostNet headquarters in developing a specific exclusive territory. This assistance includes providing hands-on support in recruiting new franchisees, securing new locations, coordinating the store development process and providing local training and pre-opening support to new franchisees.
Master Franchise PostNet's master franchise license grants an entity the exclusive right to develop and franchise PostNet Centers in a particular country with the training, guidance, and support of PostNet World Headquarters.
International Single Unit, Area Development and Area Franchise Opportunities Whether you are interested in developing a single store, multiple stores, an entire territory or pioneering the PostNet brand in your country, we have the right opportunity for you.
Veteran Incentives  35% off franchise fee
#293 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

About Regus Office

"Regus

Regus Office provides flexible/virtual office space, co-working facilities, meeting and training facilities and commercial office alternatives.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a single-unit Regus Office is from $650,300 to $1,714,100, excluding real estate leasing or acquisition costs. This includes $50,000 that must be paid to the franchisor.
If you sign a Multi-Site Development Agreement, you pay a Development Fee equal to the sum of the initial franchise fee for the first Regus Office to be developed, plus 50% of the initial franchise fee for each additional Regus Office you agree to develop.
The total investment necessary to enter into a Multi-Site Development Agreement with the development rights of 2 to 5 Regus Offices is from $1,300,600.00 to $8,570,500.00, excluding real estate leasing or acquisition costs. This includes between $75,000 for 2 locations and $150,000 for 5 locations that must be paid to the franchisor.