Navis Pack & Ship
At a Glance
Products & Services: Packaging & shipping of fragile, awkward & valuable items
Number of Locations: 54
Total Investment: $67.64K - 73.2K
Founded: 2000
Began Franchising: 2000
About Navis Pack & Ship
Marvin L. Storm founded Navis Pack & Ship Centers in 2000 as part of a packaging and shipping franchise system with Handle With Care Packaging Stores. Navis Pack & Ship Centers provide parcel shipping, custom packaging and crating, pick-up and delivery service, and packaging and shipping supplies.By late 2002, franchising had focused on Navis Pack & Ship Centers. Parent company Navis Logistics Network maintains a nationwide network of Handle With Care and Navis Pack & Ship franchised locations.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2010 | 45 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 | 66 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.
Franchisor is seeking new units in Canada.
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.
Franchisor is seeking new units in Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $67,640 - $73,200
Franchise Fee: $46,950
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $46,950
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $100,000
Operations
19% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. 9 weeks of online coursework; 1 week at operating warehouse
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Web site, turnkey startup sales program, referrals & national accounts