Worldwide Express vs XDP Express UK Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Worldwide Express Franchise
XDP Express UK Franchise
Investment $45,980 - $359,650$70,000 - $80,000
Franchise Fee $33,125 - $327,500N/A
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19911996
Year Franchised 19940
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Worldwide Express Franchise
XDP Express UK Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Worldwide Express Franchise
    XDP Express UK Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Worldwide Express Franchise
    XDP Express UK Franchise
    Training Available at headquarters, Available at franchisee's location-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone lineXDP is committed to delivering the highest standards of on-going support to its franchisees. The XDP partnership succeeds due to the combined strengths of both the franchisor and franchisee. XDP will continue to seek out new business opportunities, whilst our franchisees continue to provide local service excellence. XDP has a regional support structure for all its members and this includes sales development and commercial advice. Because XDP is a growing franchise business - last years turnover was in excess of �15 million - it brings immediate business to new franchisees from day one. Every franchise area enjoys regular deliveries supplied by XDP. This 'Kick Start' is particularly valuable for new franchisees. The XDP support structure and network will ensure regular encouragement and ideas to help your business. On-going support will include help with sales promotion programmes and innovative marketing schemes, all designed around increasing your sales and profits.
    Marketing --
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Worldwide Express Franchise
    XDP Express UK Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Worldwide Express

    Worldwide Express is a global logistics company based in Dallas that has handled millions of package and freight shipments for more than 30,000 small to midsize businesses. With more than 150 franchises across the country, Worldwide Express is one of the largest authorized resellers of express shipping for UPS, as well as a trusted freight partner to more than 65 carriers.

    Worldwide Express began selling franchises in 1995 with the simple goal of providing unmatched levels of service and competitive rates to the small to medium sized business segment (SMB) of the U.S. air express and ground market.

    The SMB segment was and continues to be the fastest growing portion of the U.S. air express and ground market, despite the fact that the near-monopolies of FedEx and UPS have historically treated this segment with a one size fits all mentality.

    Worldwide knew it could do a better job. They treat the SMB segment like the big guys treat their Fortune 500 customers

    About XDP Express UK

    XDP was formed in 1995 and has since grown to be the largest privately owned parcel carrier in the UK, and has built a reputation for reliability and quality of service. With a team of over 500 and with a franchise network in excess of 60 depots nationwide, our reputation for customer focused logistics has gone from strength to strength.
    As an XDP franchisee you will have the most comprehensive induction training to ensure the best possible start and every opportunity to succeed. You receive two weeks comprehensive franchise training covering all aspects of the business and how it operates, and how it can be developed to maximize the revenue you receive. Because of the thoroughness of our training programme you need not have any previous experience of transport, however you need to be totally committed to providing the highest possible standards of service and reliability to customer as well as having the confidence to sell your products and services. Every new XDP franchisee, whether buying an existing franchise or new start up must complete the XDP programme, which covers all aspects of the network, operating and reporting systems, health and safety matters, terms and conditions of carriage, sales promotion and business development, customer care, time management and financial controls. In short every single aspect of running your own franchise business is covered.