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Parcel Plus Franchise

Packing and shipping franchise

Parcel Plus provides retail packaging, freight, cargo, crating and international shipping. The company has locations across the United States and the Caribbean. Parcel Plus' parent company, the International Center For Entrepreneurial Development (ICED), also owns franchise companies Copy Club, Franklin's Printing, Kwik Kopy Printing, Kwik Kopy Business Centers, American Wholesale Thermographers and The Ink Well of America.

Please Note: The operators of Parcel Plus, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Parcel Plus website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Parcel Plus franchise?

Total Investment: $150,400-$209,600
Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
Royalty Fee: 6%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 15 years

How to contact Parcel Plus

Parcel Plus News

Jed Castelbaum Assumes Post As Vp Of Parcel Plus Franchise System
In a move to provide greater franchisee support, Parcel Plus announced today that Jed Castelbaum, owner of Parcel Plus in Ellicott City, Maryland, has joined its corporate staff as vice president. In addition to his new responsibilities, Castelbaum will continue to own and operate his Maryland cente... more

International Center For Entrepreneurial Development Names Charles "Buz" Grimes, President Of Parcel Plus
The International Center for Entrepreneurial Development (ICED) has named Charles "Buz" Grimes President of Parcel Plus. Grimes, Senior Vice President of International Development at ICED will assume these additional responsibilities as President of Parcel Plus effective immediately. Grimes ... more

Parcel Plus On Entrepreneur's Top Franchise 500 Five Years In A Row
Parcel Plus announces its inclusion, for the fifth consecutive year, in Entrepreneur Magazine’s list of Top 500 Franchises, ranked number 260 in 2005. Parcel Plus, part of the International Center for Entrepreneurial Development (ICED) franchise network, offers pack-and-ship and business ser... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Parcel Plus open? 1986
When did Parcel Plus start franchising? 1988

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2004	105	0	0	0
2003	103	0	0	0
2002	102	0	3	0
2001	102	0	4	0
2000	104	0	0	0

Expansion Plans

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	Yes	Yes
Startup Costs	Yes	Yes
Equipment	Yes	Yes
Inventory	Yes	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Third Party Financing Source(s): banks & other financial institutions

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Ad slicks, National media

Business Operations

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 3% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills

• Shipping & Packaging Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $100K to $250K

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