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ShippingShop
ShippingShop operates modern parcel delivery shops that provide shipping services, shipping supplies, and other authorized products and services from high-visibility retail locations. The business model centers on franchising individual units or multi-unit developments using a proprietary system with specific branding, supplies, and operational standards. It targets customers seeking convenient, competitively priced shipping solutions, competing with national carriers, local shops, and online alternatives.
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Franchise Costs
5% royalty (waived first 6 months) + 1% brand development fund (up to 2%) + fixed monthly fees approx. $455-$855 (POS $90, accounting software $160, PackageHub $105, technology $100 up to $500)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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ShippingShop entered franchising just last year, positioning itself in the competitive parcel delivery space with high-visibility retail shops. While the FDD outlines a clear path for multi-unit development and projects significant expansion, the system's single location raises questions about real-world execution. Without Item 19 disclosure, what kind of financial performance can early adopters expect in this unproven network?
The track record screams startup risk: franchising began in 2024 from Houston, TX, with just 1 location operational as of the 2025 FDD. Projected new units hit 43, signaling aggressive growth ambitions, but zero historical expansion means no proven scalability. Item 19 is absent, leaving no franchisee earnings data— a major gap since proven revenue benchmarks are crucial for business services like shipping, where margins hinge on volume from carriers and supplies. This opacity forces reliance on Item 7 estimates: total investment $99,500-$209,000, including the $35,000 franchise fee.
Economics add mixed signals. Ongoing fees include 5% royalty (waived first 6 months), 1% brand fund (up to 2%), and fixed monthly charges totaling $455-$855 for POS ($90), accounting software ($160), PackageHub ($105), and tech ($100-$500). In a sector battling UPS/FedEx and online options, these costs could strain cash flow without validated sales data. The trajectory—from 1 unit to 43 planned—hints at potential if leadership delivers, but new entrants often contract amid untested ops; monitor for transfers or terminations in future FDDs before investing.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How ShippingShop Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ShippingShop Current | $100K – $209K | $35K | 5.0% | 1 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| RE/MAX | $37K – $337K | $35K | 1.0% | 2,994 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
Business Services Average 198 franchises | $121K – $289K | $47K | 10.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 198 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
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1 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a ShippingShop franchise ranges from $99,500 to $209,000. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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