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.
Franchise Costs
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
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
How WORLD OPTIONS Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WORLD OPTIONS Current | $81K – $93K | $55K | N/A | 6 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 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
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for WORLD OPTIONS franchisees (2018 – 2025)
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.
Franchisee Contacts
6 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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.
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