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Relay Express
498 Commercial Dr.
Fairfield, Ohio 45014




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Business Description

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

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

0

0%
Company-Owned Units:3100%
 
Total Operating Units:
3
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:3100%In 1 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
3
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Ohio3

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?: No

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
 
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
 
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 Office2 Weeks
2. Franchisee Location1 Week
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 4

U.S.:

Yes, All, mainly in the Midwest
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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