- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$657K - $1.2M
- Units as of 2017
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42 7.7% over 3 years
Company Overview
About Zippy Shell Moving and Storage
Industry | Services (Other) |
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Related Categories | Moving/Junk-Removal Services, Miscellaneous Services |
Founded | 2009 |
Parent Company | Zippy Shell Inc. |
Leadership | Mark Kuhns, CEO |
Corporate Address |
3050 K St. N.W., #170 Washington, D.C., DC 20007 |
Social | Facebook, Twitter, Instagram |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 2009 (15 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 65 |
# of Units | 42 (as of 2017) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Zippy Shell Moving and Storage franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$75,000 - $150,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$657,450 - $1,219,830 |
Net Worth Requirement
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$250,000 - $500,000 |
Cash Requirement
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$250,000 - $500,000 |
Veteran Incentives
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10% off franchise fee; special financing |
Royalty Fee
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$16/container/mo. |
Ad Royalty Fee
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$650/mo. |
Term of Agreement
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20 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
In-House Financing | Zippy Shell Moving and Storage offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory |
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Third Party Financing | Zippy Shell Moving and Storage has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll |
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
Classroom Training | 10 hours |
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Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
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Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
# of employees required to run | 2 |
Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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