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Navis Pack & Ship
NAVIS PACK & SHIP CENTERS, established in 2001, specialize in packaging, shipping and fulfillment of items that are fragile, large, awkward and valuable. NAVIS PACK & SHIP CENTERS is a B2B marketing-oriented concept that primarily services commercial clients, handling business equipment, computers, office furniture, art, and antiques. Locations are in light industrial or warehouse areas. Navis has been franchising since 1984 with Handle With Care Packaging Store, a retail entity.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1980
Franchising Since:
2002
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
46
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
46
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
83
97.6%
In 28 States
Canada:
2
2.4%
In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
85
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. California
6
2. Texas
6
3. Illinois
4
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$350K
Cash Investment:
$59.2-99.7K
Total Investment:
$96-165.6K
Average Total Investment:
$131K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$45K
Average Franchise Fee:
$45K
On-Going Royalty:
6%
Average Royalty:
6%
Advertising Fee:
3%
Average Number of Employees:
3-5 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
3,000
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Light Industrial
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
30
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
No
Local Advertising:
No
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
