EcoBox vs Mail Box Store Developers Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
EcoBox Franchise
Mail Box Store Developers Franchise
Investment $136,900 - $324,800$80,900 - And Up
Franchise Fee $19,000 - $29,500N/A
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Year Founded 1994-
Year Franchised 2008-
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Business Experience Requirements
 
EcoBox Franchise
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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
 
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Training & Support
 
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Training 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.Customized, 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 -Our 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.
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Expansion Plans
 
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Company Overviews

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.

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.