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Unishippers

Discounted overnight air-express service and heavy freight shipping

Unishippers was founded in 1987 and began franchising that same year. The company is a partner with dozens of national and regional shipping carriers such as Airborne Express, DHL, Roadway Express and BAX Global. Currently there are no new franchise units available in the U.S., however, resale units are available. Master franchises are available in Canada and the Pacific Rim.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Unishippers Franchises?

Total Investment: $31,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $10,000
Royalty Fee: 16.5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 5 years
Renewal Fee: $5K

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Unishippers News

Unishippers Expands Its Franchise Opportunities
Unishippers Association, Inc. today announces plans to expand franchise opportunities in dozens of markets across the United States. For the first time in a decade, more than 80 new franchise opportunities are immediately available for sale nationwide. New franchisees will join an extremely successf... more

Saving U Time, Trouble Ad Money
Over the past few months, thousands of Unishippers customers have been registered for Unishippers' own online shipping tool, Express Manager. Developed in partnership with Kewill Solutions, a leading provider of enterprise shipping management software, the tool allows customers to see personaliz... more

Unishippers Launches A $6 Million-dollar Customer Relationship Management System To Deliver Individualized Solutions To Their Shipping Customers
In an economy that finds many companies downsizing or limiting their expenditures, Unishippers has invested more than $6 million in a new Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solution. The new system will help Unishippers deliver truly individualized services to their customers by providing custom... more

Healing Field Honors Victims Of 9/11
Unishippers is helping to deliver a unique and moving memorial honoring the victims and heroes of the terrorist attacks of 9/11. The field, a “Healing Field™,” gives you the sensation of walking through a cornfield of flags, 3,412 of them; one for each person killed on 9/11. You literally ... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Unishippers open? 1987
When did Unishippers start Franching? 1987

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2004	284	0	0	0
2003	284	0	13	0
2002	295	0	11	0
2001	295	0	6	0
2000	295	0	2	0

Financing Options

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

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media

Business Operations

Franchise can be run from home.

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 40% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (97% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Related Franchise Categories

• Shipping & Packaging Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $25K to $50K

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