Unishippers has new product-specific and combined franchise sales territories as well as existing franchises currently available. Fill out the Franchise Inquiry Form for more information on which opportunity may be right for you.

The initial franchise fee ranges from $24,000 to $36,000 per sales territory. Additional costs, such as real estate, equipment and computers, business licenses, utility and telephone deposits, insurance, training, and additional operating and living funds for the first six months can vary widely. Click here for more information on "How Much It Costs".

No. Many of our most successful franchise owners had no previous experience in the shipping industry. It’s more important that you have basic business skills, are comfortable in a sales environment and are a self-motivated individual.

Profitability timelines vary depending on the market, your willingness to invest the necessary time and effort, and other factors.

No, not really. To be successful, you need to devote your full attention to building your business. If you are in a partnership, at least one person needs to commit full-time to the Unishippers franchise.

Most of our customers were going directly to the carriers, such as UPS®, FedEx® or DHL® when they switched to Unishippers.

It varies, and depends to some extent on the number of employees (if any) a new franchise owner chooses to hire. In general, once you are profitable, the bulk of the work is done during normal business hours, leaving you free to enjoy time in the evenings and on the weekends for family, friends, and outside interests.

That depends on many factors, including your commitment to making your franchise successful. In general, most of our franchisees have a very comfortable lifestyle, and say that their income exceeds their original expectations.

Assuming you purchase a new territory, total start up costs will range from $45,125 - $605,700.* For more detailed information, click here.

Yes. Prices for existing franchise locations are decided solely between the buyer and the seller, and can vary greatly based on territory size, customer base and profitability.

We strongly recommend that you live in the city where the franchise is located. Our experience has shown that remote ownership causes challenges that are hard to overcome. Particularly for your first franchise, it’s necessary to have the daily interaction and oversight that can only come when you are located in the same market.

Yes. We believe it is important to talk to other owners and get a realistic idea of what you can expect. We will provide you with a complete list of existing owners for you to talk to after you’ve completed the first round of the exploratory process.

Our royalty payments, unlike some franchise opportunities, are based on Gross Profit Margin instead of revenue. Our royalties also depend on the product sold: 18.5% of Gross Profit Margin on shipments zero to 150 pounds and 15% of Gross Profit Margin on shipments over 150 pounds.

Gross Profit Margin means the Gross Sales Volume less the cost of carrier services that is billed to and paid by you to a carrier (but not less any related costs paid by you, such as royalties, sales commissions, marketing expenses etc.).

Availability changes frequently. To find out what new and/or existing locations are currently available, please complete our Franchise Inquiry Form. A Franchise Development Representative will follow up with you to provide specific information.