The online shopping sector has grown exponentially over the past twenty years, helping fuel the continued rise and rise of mailing and shipping franchises. Indeed, since the start of the 2020s, there’s been a 37% growth in business volume for mailing and shipping franchises.
Today, more than 20 billion parcels are shipped around the United States annually, with parcel revenue rising by 29% to a staggering $171bn in 2020.
So, parcel shopping is undoubtedly booming, partly from the American reliance on delivery purchases through the stay-home regulations of the early 2020s.
However, online sales continue to rise.
Mailing and shipping franchises provide a range of services, including:
- Letter posting — traditional letters, greetings cards, utility bills, mail-based advertising, etc.
- Telegram and messaging services
- Small and large parcels
- Document services — printing, faxing, etc.
- Packaging and labeling services
- Mailbox rentals for businesses and individuals
- Passport/ID photos and delivery
- Secure document shredding
- Food and grocery deliveries
Mailing and shipping franchises tend to deliver mail that's considered too heavy for typical letter-posting services — offering lower-cost alternatives to shipping goods and parcels.
And while many mailing and shipping franchises focus on Business-to-Business trade (B2B), others offer fast and secure delivery services to the consumer market. Other franchises focus on distributing direct mail advertising — printing and delivering cost-effective marketing content through letterboxes for consumers and businesses.
Other franchises focus on international logistics, providing delivery services to global organizations that need to distribute their products and services promptly.
It's certainly safe to say that those who had never ordered anything online were converted to the convenience of home deliveries throughout the various stay-home orders. And there are no significant signs that e-commerce is suffering now that shops and food stores have reopened their doors. Indeed, online grocery sales increased by a whopping 103% in 2020 and have continued to thrive despite the dropping of regulations.
So, if you're looking for a new way to earn your living while enjoying life on the open road, consider the benefits of investing in a mailing and shipping franchise!
Franchising
Many entrepreneurs consider franchising the safest way to become your own boss because you essentially take on a fully operational business. There are numerous risks involved in starting up an independent company, from raising the collateral to penetrating the marketplace against the competition once you're up and running.
Indeed, you enjoy a headstart with a franchise business because your investment buys you a range of excellent benefits, including:
- Established branding that your future customers already know and trust
- An operational supply chain
- Online authority
- A customer base familiar with your services
- Curb appeal afforded by instantly recognizable branding
In addition, investing in a mailing & shipping franchise provides the opportunity for world-class training from your parent company. Most franchise companies have built up their reputation for excellent customer service over the years, so it makes total sense that they’ll need you to maintain and benefit from that hard-earned reputation.
So, offering training for you and your future team of employees means that you and your crew upskill and learn how to provide a service that clients return to time and time again.
One of the most stressful aspects of running a business is compliance — ensuring that your new business is running in accordance with business, financial, and employment regulations. And this is the element of business ownership that keeps many bosses awake at night.
Many mailing and shipping franchises offer a degree of HR support, helping ensure your new franchise runs according to all of the pertinent rules and regulations.
When you invest in a mailing and shipping franchise with Franchise Direct, you become part of an organization that:
- Supports your new venture every step of the way
- Provides your future customers with the reassurance of a brand they already know
- Offers ongoing guidance, helping maximize your new business’s potential
Facts About Mailing and Shipping Franchises
One of the most attractive customer incentives these days is free shipping. It's free to the consumer, but there's plenty to be earned for mailing & shipping franchises who fulfill order deliveries on behalf of the retailers. Of course, shipping isn't really free, but it does encourage customers to part with their cash.
Many mailing and shipping franchises team up with retailers to offer quick and reliable deliveries to their customers, making the delivery sector a super-fertile area of American industry.
Indeed, most customers check the promised shipping speed before they complete their purchase. Therefore, a retailer that can offer same or next-day deliveries is keen to reach out to franchises with the infrastructure to deliver on time.
Trackable logistics is one of the most recent trends in the sector. It allows customers to see where their expected parcel is within the delivery chain — giving the customer greater control over how and when they need to collect, accept, or sign for their delivery.
Franchising Vs. Independent
Starting up an independent organization is often fraught with peril that can threaten the longevity of a new company. One of the biggest challenges is building the infrastructure and supply chain that ensures the business is fit for operation. But none of this matters until a new company has customers — and this is the most significant challenge for indies that start up without the support of an experienced partner.
When you invest in a franchise, you don’t just earn the right to wear the uniform — you get access to an established marketplace carved out by the parent company. Brand identity is everything in the delivery world, so investing in a mailing and shipping franchise means you get the opportunity to skip the difficult first five years — you get access to an existing client base who already trust you.
So, if you're looking for an opportunity to escape the rat race and transform your professional life, consider the countless benefits of investing in a ready-made mailing and shipping franchise, including:
- An operational infrastructure
- HR support
- Services and products with proven customer resonance
Mailing & Shipping Franchises
Check out Franchise Direct's superb selection of mailing and shipping franchises, and help America’s retail sector thrive (and customers receive their favorite products and services without the fuss!).
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