Packaging and Shipping Specialists
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Packaging and Shipping Specialists system.
Packaging and Shipping Specialists
5211 85th St., # 104
Lubbock, TX 79424
800#: (800) 877-8884
Tel: (806) 794-9996
Fax: (806) 794-9997
E-mail: mike@packship.com
Web Site: www.packship.com
Contact: Mr. Mike Gallagher, President
No Royalties! We are a complete copy shop with all shipping companies - UPS, FedEx and more. We are a combination of several businesses under one roof. Copying, mailing, sign service, invitations and announcements, mail box rentals and much more. All with no royalties.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1981
First Franchise: 1988
Franchise Units: 777
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 778
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 37 States, 2 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 90 in TX, 10 in NM, 9 in LA
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 10
>Hispanic: 5
>Asian-American: 2
>Native American: 0%
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,600 SF; SF, SC
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $20-40K
Total Investment: $91-138K
Average Total Investment: $114K
Minimum Net Worth: $150K
Fees
>Franchise: $28.9K
>Average Franchise Fee: $28K
>Royalty: 0%
>Advertising: 0%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes/10
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 18
On-Going Support: A,b,C,D,E,F,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 14 Days in Ann Arbor, MI; 14 Days in Dallas, TX.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Assistance in preparing loan documents; deferment of franchise fees; assistance in financing.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
For a sample questionnaire click here.
|
New
Search: Alphabetical
| Industry
Type | Avg
Total Investment | Avg
Franchise Fee | Total
Units
|
|