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Unishippers Global Logistics
To Unishippers, the company’s tag line “The Shipping Company That Works for You” applies to customers and franchisees. Small and medium-size businesses can receive complete shipping services. The company utilizes a network of carriers such as UPS for small parcel shipments and freight carriers such as Roadway, Central Transport, and Saia for larger shipments. As a result, franchises don’t have to ship items. Instead they can focus on support, troubleshooting, and follow-up for the shipping. Unishippers works for franchisees by providing training as well as support that includes customer relationship management software, customized billing software, easy-to-use Web site development tools, and assistance with sales/marketing.
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1987 |
| Franchising since | 1987 |
| Can be run from home? | Yes |
| Number of employees needed | 2 - 6 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 60% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 291 | 0 | 31 |
| 2010 | 282 | 0 | 38 |
| 2009 | 285 | 0 | 31 |
Expanding in These Locations
| Total Investment | $46,625 - $610,200 |
| Franchise Fee | $24,000 - $36,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 18.5 percent of gross profit margin on express shipments; 15 percent of gross profit margin on freight shipments |
| Net Worth | $300,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $75,000 |
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |
