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Relay Express

Relay Express is a sameday package delivery service specializing B2B. We do what UPS and FedEx can't do.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1986

Franchising Since:

2006

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	0	0%
Company-Owned Units:	3	100%
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Total Operating Units:	3	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	3	100%	In 1 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	3	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Ohio	3

Registered in Following Registration States:

Indiana, New York

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$30K
Total Investment:	$84-198K
Average Total Investment:	$141K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	0-3%

Average Number of Employees:

3 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

4,000

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Small Warehouse

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	4
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	No

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items, Site Signs, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services:	Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable

Training:
1. Home Office	2 Weeks
2. Franchisee Location	1 Week

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All, mainly in the Midwest
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: