United Shipping Solutions
At a Glance
Products & Services: Transportation services
Number of Locations: 126
Total Investment: $53.7K - 103.5K
Founded: 2002
Began Franchising: 2002
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $53,700 - $103,500
Franchise Fee: $50,000 - $53,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $50,000 - $53,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $75,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 80% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 7 days. At franchisee's location: 7 days. Ongoing training as needed (recurrent and/or advanced)
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Face-to-face sales