Unishippers Franchise

Join a Leading Shipping Service Franchise

Unishippers, established in 1987, offers an attractive franchise opportunity in the shipping and freight industry. As a franchisee, you'll provide top-tier parcel and freight shipping services, partnering with over 65 freight carriers and working as an authorized reseller of UPS.

Franchise Overview

• Industry: Business Services / Shipping Services
• Founded: 1987
• Franchising Since: 1987
• Corporate Address: 2700 Commerce St., #1500 Dallas, TX 75226
• Number of Units (2023): 311
• Multi-Year Growth: 23.4% Increase Over 3 Years

Investment Information

• Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
• Initial Investment Range: $34,565 - $233,300
• Net Worth Requirement: $250,000
• Cash Requirement: $40,000 - $100,000

Ongoing Fees

• Royalty Fee: 15%-18.5%
• Ad Royalty Fee: 1%

Franchise Agreement Details

• Term of Agreement: 10 years
• Is the term renewable?: Yes

Support and Training

Unishippers provides extensive training and ongoing support to help franchisees succeed:

• Classroom Training: 37 hours
• Ongoing Support:
  • Meetings & Conventions
  • Toll-Free Line
  • Online Support
  • Proprietary Software
  • Franchisee Intranet Platform
• Marketing Support:
  • Social Media
  • SEO
  • Website Development
  • Email Marketing

Operational Details

• Absentee Ownership Allowed: No
• Home-Based Business Option: Yes
• Part-Time Operation: No
• Exclusive Territories Available: No

Recognition and Awards

• Franchise 500 Ranking: #277 in 2024
• Additional Rankings:
  • #1 in Shipping Services (2024)
  • #141 in Fastest-Growing Franchises (2024)
  • #85 in Home-Based & Mobile Franchises (2023)
  • #89 in Top Franchises for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (2024)
  • #19 in Top Franchises for Less Than $50K (2024)
  • #93 in Top Franchises For Veterans (2023)

Key Takeaways

• Unishippers offers an attractive entry into the shipping and freight industry with comprehensive support.
• Initial investment ranges from $34,565 - $233,300 with a net worth requirement of $250,000.
• The franchise provides strong training and marketing support, making it a great option for first-time entrepreneurs.

Interested in learning more about the Unishippers franchise opportunity? Download the franchise disclosure document or fill out the free information request form available on this page.