Worldwide Express vs Mail Box Store Developers Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Worldwide Express Franchise
Mail Box Store Developers Franchise
Investment $45,980 - $359,650$80,900 - And Up
Franchise Fee $33,125 - $327,500N/A
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1991-
Year Franchised 1994-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Worldwide Express Franchise
Mail Box Store Developers Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Worldwide Express Franchise
    Mail Box Store Developers 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
    Mail Box Store Developers Franchise
    Training Available at headquarters, Available at franchisee's locationCustomized, thorough training is available. Manuals, POS workbooks, and other materials are used to guide the storeowner through the operational aspects of running a this business. This training typically begins several weeks prior to the buildout, and includes follow up training support once the store has opened.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone lineOur monthly newsletter, "Industry News" , is full of information on exciting new products and services and discusses topics such as; how to get ready for upcoming holidays, tips from other retailers, and much, much more. Your support representative will do a great job for you�just ask our references! At the end of the first 30 days of each new store's business, The Mail Box Stores, Inc. offers to perform a formal review of the store.
    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
    Mail Box Store Developers 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 Mail Box Store Developers

    THE MAIL BOX STORES is a business opportunity, NOT A FRANCHISE!!
    THE MAIL BOX STORES is the fastest growing full service developer of Mailbox Stores in North America! We achieved this feat by offering the most comprehensive turn-key program in the industry. Our business primarily focuses on servicing the small business and home based business owner. We act as their "office" by providing mailbox rentals, copying, binding, shipping, notary, faxing and a full array of office supplies along with many other related services. Of course, our stores sell stamps and mail boxes and provide other services that all customers need. The turn-key program includes finance assistance, site location and lease negotiation, store build-out including all fixtures, supplies and merchandise, focused training and excellent long term support. In addition, we have negotiated some of the deepest carrier and vendor discounts available to our industry. Some of the key focal points of our program include: The lowest price in the industry for the services offered and products supplied. JUST $80,900! Over$5,000 in merchandise at wholesale cost, the highest amount in the industry. Receive a high speed color copier valued at $9,000. Not a lease, you own it! Flexible training, over the phone, at our corporate headquarters, at the store, or a combination of all, whichever is most convenient for you. All work including site location and leasing is performed by our in-house staff of professionals who only have you as their top priority. Excellent financing assistance! A very low 100% refundable deposit of just $1,500 gets your project started. With our "turn-key" package we will help you secure financing (if it is needed), find your location and negotiate your lease, provide complete and on-going training, supply all fixtures and retail merchandise, as well as send out our experienced staff to build out your location professionally and quickly. You will also take part in some of the deepest carrier and vendor discounts in the industry that THE MAIL BOX STORES has already negotiated for you. We will be standing by your side as you open your doors and make your first sale. Before we leave, you will have a good understanding of your services and shipping, and have the direction and support you need to operate profitably for years to come without paying ongoing royalties.