Worldwide Express vs PackageHub Business Centers Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Worldwide Express Franchise
PackageHub Business Centers Franchise
Investment $45,980 - $359,650$385 - $6,763
Franchise Fee $33,125 - $327,500$385 - $750
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19912019
Year Franchised 19942019
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Worldwide Express Franchise
PackageHub Business Centers Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Worldwide Express Franchise
    PackageHub Business Centers 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
    PackageHub Business Centers Franchise
    Training Available at headquarters, Available at franchisee's location-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line-
    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
    PackageHub Business Centers Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    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 PackageHub Business Centers

    "PackageHub
    Hundreds of independent retail shipping stores are choosing to band together under the PackageHub name, creating a chain of PackageHub Business CentersĀ® stretching across the United States. Our fundamental belief is what drives our stores together: there is strength in our numbers, and together we will thrive!
    PackageHub is the protector of the little shipping shops, the small guys, the underdogs - because PackageHub believes that Mom & Pop shops have always been, and always will be, the heart of every community.


    The initial investment necessary to begin operating as a PackageHub Business Center franchise varies based on the circumstances of the individual location. Investment figures below include all fees required for the first 3 months.
    For an existing retail shipping and business center that is an RS Premium Member and currently subscribes to a PBC-approved Point Of Sale software system, the investment ranges from $385 to $6,175. This includes $385 to $675 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.
    For an existing retail shipping and business center that is an RS Basic Member and currently subscribes to a PBC-approved POS software system, the initial investment ranges from $460 to $6,250. This includes $460 to $750 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.
    For an existing retail shipping and business center that is an RS Basic Member and does not yet subscribe to a PBC-approved POS software system, the initial investment ranges from $763 to $6,763. This includes $460 to $750 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.