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

What Kind of Ongoing Support Will I Receive?

One of our most important functions is the initial and ongoing support and training we offer to our Parcel Plus center owners. As mentioned earlier, training begins even before your arrival at Northwest Forest through pre-training materials. Support continues with trainer visits in the field, center start-up materials and a success library, which includes books and video resources.

Training is maintained through weekend seminars, weekly fax updates, monthly publications, technical bulletins and monthly support calls. All correspondence is recorded in a database to allow any support member to view your call history. This ongoing record is our way of insuring timely, continuous support.

Pre-Opening Support – This phase of ownership includes site search, with market analysis, a visit to your market area, space planning and layout, and analysis of your lease agreement. If needed, we will also assist you in securing financing.

Opening Support – We provide Parcel Plus owners with an initial mailing list, printed promotional items and direct mail services. In addition, once you open your pack and ship business, we will visit your site to assist you with building the business. At this time we will evaluate your systems and procedures, address any financial statement issues, and assess your progression compared to the opening plan.

Ongoing Support – Workshops and seminars at Northwest Forest are held throughout the year. Review and analysis of financial statements, batch purchasing contracts, annual conference with trade show, technical support, new equipment evaluation, computer support…this is just a sampling of what you’ll receive when you open your new Parcel Plus franchise.

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