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Updated RecentlyNavis Pack & Ship Centers Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Navis Pack & Ship Centers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $91,800 - $178,500 | |
| Franchise Fee | $32,500 | |
| Royalty Fee | 5% | |
| Advertising Fee | - | |
| Year Founded | 1980 | |
| Year Franchised | 1984 | |
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | |
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | |
| Renewal Fee | $7.5K | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Financing Options |
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| In-House/3rd Party | ||
| Franchise Fees | No/Yes | |
| Start-up Costs | No/Yes | |
| Equipment | No/Yes | |
| Inventory | No/Yes | |
| Receivables | No/Yes | |
| Payroll | No/Yes | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | 7 weeks total including 1 week at an operating location | |
| Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | |
| Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | |
| Operations |
International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
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Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | - | |
| Canada Expansion | No | |
| International Expansion | Yes | |
Company Overviews
About Navis Pack & Ship Centers
Marvin L. Storm founded Navis Pack & Ship Centers in 2000 as part of a packaging and shipping franchise system with Handle With Care Packaging Stores. Navis Pack & Ship Centers provide parcel shipping, custom packaging and crating, pick-up and delivery service, and packaging and shipping supplies.
By late 2002, franchising had focused on Navis Pack & Ship Centers. Parent company Navis Logistics Network maintains a nationwide network of Handle With Care and Navis Pack & Ship franchised locations.