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The world might have made great technological advancements but there are things that still need to be sent by post. When it comes to an express delivery, businesses prefer to hire courier services. Important documents and packages are sent to different parts of the globe by hiring the services of a courier company. A large number of these are franchises.
A franchise courier business holds great potential and can turn out to be a successful business venture. It is also quite evident that the market has witnessed some stiff competition over the years. The challenge of the business lies in the fact that one needs to convince the consumer that their service is the best that they could have chosen. Courier service franchises offer overnight or same day services apart from offering international delivery services. However, couriers that offer same day delivery services occupy a niche market. Nevertheless, there are chances of making substantial profits if the business house is equipped to deliver the goods.
One can categorise parcel delivery franchises into distinct groups. One of these is known as a depot-based franchise where the franchise-owner is in charge of supervising the work of the entire network comprising the drivers, the deliverymen and delivery vans. In this type of a courier franchise, you can operate your own vehicle to function within a particular network.
The local depot is in charge of managing the parcels that are delivered by way of the national network hubs' which are responsible for managing all the parcel deliveries in the region. Outgoing parcels are gathered at the end of the day and the goods sorted and marked with the help of barcodes for both international and national deliveries. All these activities must be co-ordinated with the staff members right down to the drivers.
You can expand on your courier service business by promoting the business through local advertising and mailing shots. This way you can manage to grab the attention of the local population. When you decide to become a courier franchisee, your business is assigned an exclusive zone and you are responsible for all the parcel collections and delivery services in that particular region. The franchisee at the regional level offers all the necessary administrative and depot support.
The cost of setting up a courier franchise business varies from 20,000 to 50,000 in case of a depot-based regional franchise and 6,000 to 20,000 in case of a courier franchise. The main factor that determines the price is the size of the territory. A large area implies that the franchisee has to work harder but there is no denying the fact that the potential for growth is immense.
When it comes to same day franchise, it is very easy to operate. It is a low cost option and at the same time is easy to handle. However, one has to take stock of the existing costs for fuel and vehicle maintenance as the parcel need to be delivered within a short distance and fast. A courier franchise thus offers enough scope as a flourishing business opportunity.
