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Freight Services Brokerage For Sale

 
Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
 
Advert ref: N206
 
FINANCIAL DETAILS
 
Asking price: £24,500
 
Sales revenue: Undisclosed
 
Net profit: Undisclosed
 
Fixtures value: Undisclosed
 
Stock value: Undisclosed

FRANCHISE TERMS
 
The business has as its origins as part of the Unishippers Group, which was formed in the USA in 1987 and has grown to be the world’s largest franchisor of express parcel delivery and transportation services. Unishippers began trading in the UK in Manchester in 1999, and started offering franchises in August 2000. Currently there are some 20 franchisees operating in England, Scotland and Wales, and has further opportunities for new franchisees throughout the UK. The business re-branded itself in 2004 to Express Worldwide to better meet the needs of the UK, European and International markets and is now completely autonomous.

BUSINESS DESCRIPTION
 
This opportunity will appeal to a broad spectrum of people who want to own and run their own business, whether they have an extensive knowledge of freight forwarding or not.

Successful franchisees will need to have the personality to sign up new clients and to maintain those client relationships for years to come.

The franchisor will carry out extensive training in all aspects of the business, both initially and ongoing, for the franchisee and their staff.

Remember this is a Business to business franchise, with the franchisee acting as a "Broker", he/she is not involved in the collecting and/or delivering of parcels or packages; they merely "Broker" the deal with the most suitable carrier.


GENERAL INFORMATION
 
Home based: This business can be run from home.

Location
Home based business or add on to an existing freight business or similar. All locations throughout the east midlands.


Expansion potential
Huge earning potential.


Competition / Market
Nothing similar that has the same marketing ability and attractive pricing.


Support & training
Usual International franchise support.


 
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