Mail Boxes Etc. vs EcoBox Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mail Boxes Etc. vs EcoBox including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
EcoBox Franchise
Investment $154,950 - $293,500$136,900 - $324,800
Franchise Fee $29,900$19,000 - $29,500
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19901994
Year Franchised 19902008
Term Of Agreement 10 years +10-
Term Of Agreement 10 years +10-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
EcoBox Franchise
Experience - We are looking for candidates with strong business background, ability to build and motivate a team and to execute and implement operating system. Financial: Minimum of $75,000 in liquid capital Minimum of $250,000 net worth and a strong credit history Ownership structure: Approved franchisee must retain at least 51% ownership at all times and oversee store operations. Training: Successful completion of EcoBox University and in-store training. Other: Good driving record (MVR), good credit, no bankruptcies, U.S. citizenship or the ability to work legally in the U.S.

Financing Options

 
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
EcoBox Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
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Training & Support

 
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
EcoBox Franchise
Training 1. Corporate Office 2 Weeks

2. Center 1.5 Weeks

Franchisees receive 15 days training: 5 days classroom and 5 days hands on in-store training at our corporate headquarter in Austin, Texas. Additional 5 days on-site training prior to and after store opening. On going online support via GoTo Meeting, DVD and one-on-one training, plus quarterly leadership training and annual meeting.
Support Central Data Processing: At Additional Cost

Central Purchasing

Field Operation Evaluation

Field Training

Initial Store Opening: At Additional Cost

Franchisee Newsletter

Regional or National Meetings: At Additional Cost

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Marketing --
Operations Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged

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Expansion Plans

 
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
EcoBox Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Mail Boxes Etc.

MBE Service Centers facilitate the activities of entrepreneurs, businesses and private consumers through a platform of digital-ready shipping, fulfillment, marketing, e-commerce and print solutions delivered with a distinguished and unique level of customer service.
Mail Boxes Etc. offers you all the quality business services you need, right in your neighbourhood. Whether it's copying and digital printing solutions, document services, great shipping options, our full-service packaging, or mailbox services, you can get it done at your neighborhood Mail Boxes Etc. location. Mail Boxes Etc. franchisees are ready to make your business easier at over 257 locations across Canada.

About EcoBox

It's Your Move.

Founded in 1994, EcoBox is a multi-million dollar company, currently operating two successful stores and a distribution center in Austin, Texas. We are now ready to expand our operation to additional markets in Texas.

EcoBox, a leading moving and shipping supplies company based in Austin, Texas, is looking for bright, energetic franchise partners who want to be part of our national expansion. At EcoBox, our message is simple but powerful: Our customers get the largest selection of new and recycled moving and shipping supplies at the lowest possible cost - saving money and helping the environment at the same time.

Why Franchise with EcoBox? Never has the market been better for the independent packaging industry. Americans are on the move. The average person moves 11 times in their lifetime, and 17 percent of all Americans (roughly 50 million people) change their address each year.

At the same time, small businesses and home-based businesses are growing as never before. More than 99 percent of all businesses today are small businesses. And more than half of those are home-based, according to the Small Business Administration.

EcoBox is an exciting "green" concept specializing in moving boxes and shipping supplies with an economical and ecological approach.