Apartment Movers etc. vs Packaging Store Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Apartment Movers etc. vs Packaging Store including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Apartment Movers etc. Franchise
Packaging Store Franchise
Investment $75,000 - $150,000$35,525 - $172,750
Franchise Fee $24,500$29,900
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19951980
Year Franchised 19981984
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Apartment Movers etc. Franchise
Packaging Store Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Apartment Movers etc. Franchise
Packaging Store Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Apartment Movers etc. Franchise
Packaging Store Franchise
Training Ongoing training available-
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (40% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans

 
Apartment Movers etc. Franchise
Packaging Store Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Apartment Movers etc.

When customers would rent moving trucks from Kim Swanson's company, they would often complain about the amount of money, time and damage it cost them. Seeing the need for an affordable moving company, Swanson founded Apartment Movers Etc. in 1995.

The company specializes in smaller moves for both commercial and residential customers. Apartment Movers Etc. can handle complete moves or transport just one item.

About Packaging Store

The Packaging Store brand is a member of the Annex Brands, Inc. network. Based out of San Diego, California, Annex Brands operates brands including: PostalAnnex+ and Sunshine Pack & Ship retail stores, Handle With Care:The Packaging Store retail and commercial locations, and Sunshine Moving. With over 20 years experience in the shipping industry, Annex Brands has over 400 locations in 35 states.

  • Commercial Center: $99,700 to $172,750
  • Commercial Center-Conversion: $35,525 to $147,975