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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Metropolitan Movers vs Nexterus including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $55,500 - $250,000 | $87,800 - $124,300 |
Franchise Fee | $29,500 | $45,000 - $60,000 |
Royalty Fee | 7.5% | 3% |
Advertising Fee | 3% | $100/mo. |
Year Founded | 2010 | - |
Year Franchised | 2013 | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | 5 years ++5+5 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 5 years ++5+5 |
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 | Yes/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | -/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | -/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | -/Yes | -/- |
Payroll | -/Yes | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | On-The-Job Training: 20 hours Classroom Training: 30 hours | Comprehensive corporate-based and in-territory training Ongoing training and support |
Support | - | Assistance with local marketing, lead generation and sales efforts Access to approved suppliers and exclusive supply chain modeling and management technologies Centralized back-office technical and call center support A detailed, confidential operations manual |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | To provide all services in accordance with Metropolitan Movers standards and procedures Number of Employees Required to Run: 4 - 6 | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | Yes | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
Metropolitan Movers, the Consumer's Choice Winner for 2012 has been a leader in providing full service and customized moving services to families and companies big and small. Recently Metropolitan Movers moved over 15,000 Canadians into new homes and this does not include the vast number of commercial moves we carried out. We understand how stressful a move can be and provide our clients fast and reliable service and the security of knowing that their movers are properly insured and licensed.
We privide:
*A professional head office team with over 10 years experience in the moving industry in North America
* A 1-Week initial intensive training course in the Metropolitan Movers moving rules and procedures
*A comprehensive Training and Operations Manual
*A well-established and growing franchise network in Ontario
*An easy to run business opportunity with a proven track-record of success and profitability within the first 6 months of operation
*Prime markets and locations still available
*Exclusive and protected territory
*Opening marketing materials plus other branded materials for your local marketing efforts
*A marketing-driven Brand
*Proprietary marketing system that sends you business from day 1 of operations!
*Dedicated franchisee website section promoting your franchise location
If this sounds like the type of business that would interest you, please contact us.
Since our humble beginnings in Baltimore in 1946, Nexterus has been focused on helping small and medium companies compete through the power of supply chain. We research best-in-class supply chain strategies being employed by the largest companies in the world. Then, we bring them to you in scalable, affordable applications. Nexterus' unique approach of modeling, optimizing and managing gives you the freedom to build your business without being distracted by a multitude of complex supply chain challenges.
We are primarily seeking franchisees that are current supply chain industry professionals or military veterans with logistics experience who can apply their knowledge to operate a compelling, home-based supply chain consulting and management business. We look for individuals who are high-energy, have solid sales and rapport-building skills and who can demonstrate they are committed to providing great, consultative customer service. All franchise owners must be, or become, domestic property brokers.
With Nexterus, you can provide supply chain management services and
solutions for a wide base of small and medium sized companies in your
local area.