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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mailbox IT vs 3@1 Postal, Business and Communication including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $55,950 - $87,250 | $80,000 - $100,000 |
Franchise Fee | $24,750 | $15,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 3% |
Advertising Fee | Zero | 0 |
Year Founded | 1996 | 1999 |
Year Franchised | 2995 | 2001 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Springfield, MO 5 days Ongoing, on-site support | Training in Johannesburg and in-store at the location |
Support | Field Training Initial Store Opening Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings: At Additional Cost | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 1 Part-time Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Mailbox It is a nationally franchised company selling a range of business services by traditional brick and mortar and electronic commerce. Packaged as walk-in facility, Mailbox It services include parcel shipping, packing, print services, product fulfillment, and electronic return services.
3@1 franchising offers a one-stop retail opportunity in the business & communications industry, ranging from: electronic communication (email, internet access, e-commerce); business communications (photocopying, laminating, binding, printing, a photo lab, stationery); and postal services (local and international courier, mail box rentals, etc).3@1 recognizes that efficient, effective, fast, relevant and up-to-date means of communication is the lifeblood of international and local businesses alike and therefore provides the most up-to-date, fast and cost effective methods of communication and communication products to businesses and householders alike - and this from local stores carefully positioned within close proximity of our customers. Specialties Courier, Communication, Franchise, Franchising, Postal, Business, Internet We would welcome Area Franchisees on a state to state basis or individuals that would commit to multiple stores.