Business Opportunities

A Parcel Plus pack and ship franchise is an ideal way to invest in your community by providing a solutions-based business.

Success Stories

In October 2006, Rose and Robert Shaw will celebrate their ninth year as a Parcel Plus center owner … More

How do I Finance My Parcel Plus Franchise?

Your total investment to open a Parcel Plus franchise ranges between $150,420 and $197,095; this includes one year’s working capital. Three major variables determine your total investment:

Location – It costs more to do business in Boston than in Laredo, Texas, for example. Although, in smaller, more rural areas, new owners may require more working capital until they begin to see a significant profit.
Size – Our recommendation is that your Parcel Plus space range from 1,000 to 1,500 square feet.
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment – How much of each of these will you need for your Parcel Plus? Other variables could include leasehold improvements and other build-out expenses.

The initial fee for your new Parcel Plus franchise, is $52,000. You have two options for financing the balance:

Conventional Bank Loan – Based on the cumulative assets of the borrower, the current interest rate and loan period, a loan package may or may not be required.
Small Business Administration (SBA) Loan – The assets of the borrower are not as critical with this type of loan. Though the interest rate may be higher, SBA loans often offer longer amortization periods. A loan package is required.

Industry News

Parcel Shippers Association
An association whose mission is to foster competition in the parcel delivery market

Postal News
Daily news and discussion boards for the postal world . . . More

Association for Postal Commerce
A national association of businesses and organizations that use or support the use of mail… More