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WORLD OPTIONS

WORLD OPTIONS

World Options franchises enable owners to offer domestic and international shipping, freight, and other transportation services using major carriers under the World Options brand, operating from home or commercial locations. The business model involves the franchisor invoicing customers directly, paying carriers, and remitting the balance to franchisees after deducting royalties and fees. They target customers seeking discounted shipping solutions in a competitive market against national chains, local operators, and direct carriers.

6locations
$81K–$93K
Since 2017
ServicesLakewood, COWorld Options Limitedwww.worldoptions.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$55,000
Initial Investment
$81,100 – $92,600
Royalty Rate
N/A
Brand Fund
5.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$400 – $400

Royalties of 35% (FTL freight), 15% (LTL freight), 25% (other) of Gross Margin + 5% Marketing Fund + $400/mo Managed Services Fee

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$1,042,648
Median Gross Revenue
$909,387
Average Gross Profit
$188,175

Data Based On: Data based on three franchised businesses operating throughout 2024 for one year or more, as presented in Table 19-1.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $1,042,648

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WORLD OPTIONS Franchise Analysis

Imagine tapping into the booming logistics sector from your home office, where World Options' direct-invoicing model shields franchisees from collections headaches. Item 19 unveils revenue stats from a small but expanding network, and SBA financing records suggest accessible funding paths. Yet with modest unit counts and one non-renewal, does this franchise deliver the margins to justify the leap?

Item 7 details the $81,100-$92,600 initial investment, including a $55,000 franchise fee, making it accessible compared to brick-and-mortar rivals. Average gross revenue hits $1,042,648 with a median of $909,387 across six franchised units (plus one corporate), per Item 19—impressive for a 2017-launched system now projecting 18 new units. Fees bite via tiered royalties (35% on FTL freight, 15% on LTL, 25% other gross margins), 5% brand fund, and $400 monthly managed services, potentially eroding 50%+ of margins in high-volume scenarios, though the model's carrier discounts fuel competitiveness against UPS or FedEx.

System growth surged 50% (4 to 6 locations, 2023-2024), backed by six SBA loans averaging $145,633, signaling lender confidence despite one non-renewal. This home-or-commercial flexibility targets underserved SMB shippers, but thin footprint raises validation risks—strong medians indicate top performers thrive, yet buyers must probe variance in Item 19 data and carrier contract stability for true profitability.

Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How WORLD OPTIONS Compares

FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
WORLD OPTIONS
Current
$81K – $93K$55KN/A6
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC$14K – $607KN/AN/A6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)$216K – $609K$30K5.0%4,500
RE/MAX$37K – $337K$35K1.0%2,994
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE$71K – $105K$25K15.0%2,744
CRUISE PLANNERS$2K – $21K$11K3.0%2,655
Business Services Average
198 franchises
$121K – $289K$47K10.2%

* 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

Top States
1FL
2
2VA
1
3NY
1
4TX
1
5UT
1
6ID
0
7NV
0
8GA
0

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SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for WORLD OPTIONS franchisees (20182025)

Total Loans
6
Average Loan
$145,633
Total Volume
$0.9M
Default Rate
0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

6 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

6 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

6 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
1
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
18

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a WORLD OPTIONS franchise ranges from $81,100 to $92,600. This includes a franchise fee of $55,000.