Navis Pack & Ship Centers vs Relay Express Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Navis Pack & Ship Centers vs Relay Express including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Navis Pack & Ship Centers Franchise
Relay Express Franchise
Investment $91,800 - $178,500$84,550 - $298,000
Franchise Fee $32,500$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19801986
Year Franchised 19842006
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $7.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Navis Pack & Ship Centers Franchise
Relay Express Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Navis Pack & Ship Centers Franchise
    Relay Express Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-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
     
    Navis Pack & Ship Centers Franchise
    Relay Express Franchise
    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
     
    Navis Pack & Ship Centers Franchise
    Relay Express Franchise
    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.

    About Relay Express

     Relay Express, established in 1986, is a Logistical Solutions Provider specializing in logistical warehousing, inventory management, cross-dock distribution, first mile and final mile delivery, and on-demand transportation needs. With locations throughout the Midwest, Relay Express is positioned to provide warehousing, local pick-up and delivery, and a variety of on-demand solutions on short notice.
     
    Now, you can start a courier service business by becoming part of the Relay Express team when you open your own courier and delivery service franchise!Relay Express is the premier franchise opportunity in the $22 BILLION dollar (and growing!) courier and delivery business! In fact, we were just recognized by franchise expert Candee Wilde in the September issue of "INC." Magazine as one of the leading business service franchise opportunities in the country! The changes in the business marketplace including "just-in-time" manufacturing, outsourcing and growth of online purchasing, just to name a few factors, have contributed to the growth of the delivery and courier business. Relay Express has developed a delivery and courier service business known for dependability and efficiency. Our customers have always enjoyed the professional service we offer.