Velocity Express vs Packaging Store Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Velocity Express Franchise
Packaging Store Franchise
Investment N/A$35,525 - $172,750
Franchise Fee N/A$29,900
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded -1980
Year Franchised -1984
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Velocity Express Franchise
Packaging Store Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Velocity Express Franchise
Packaging Store Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
Velocity Express Franchise
Packaging Store Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Velocity Express Franchise
Packaging Store Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Velocity Express

TransForce has purchased Stafford, Texas-based Velocity Express and its subsidiaries, which include 80 locations across the US and Western Canada, employing about 2,600 staff and independent contractors. Velocity provides same-day regional delivery services.

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