Franchised by Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC · FDD 2026
Data extracted from Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
Unishippers fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale business services concept.
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192
Total units open
191 franchised + 1 company-owned
36 new franchises
Units opened last year
32 units
Units closed last year
4 terminated, 1 non-renewed, 16 ceased operations, 11 reacquired
-11 franchised units
Net unit growth
from 202 to 191
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
How Unishippers ranks against 91 Business Services peers we've analyzed.
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unishippers | Disclosed | $30K | $17K - $233K | 15–18.5% | 191 |
| Blue Stamp Similar price | Disclosed | $36K | $57K - $239K | 4% | 36 |
| The Ups Store Biggest system | Disclosed | $40K | $86K - $606K | 5% | 5,487 |
| Venture X Top-rated in category | Disclosed | $80K | $2.4M - $4.3M | — | 73 |
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Unishippers requires a $30,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $17,365–$233,300, per the most recent FDD on file.
Unishippers is franchised by Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. Unishippers discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $1,526,381. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 18.5% or 15% of Gross Profit Margin, or $17.50-$21.88/month minimum and an advertising fund contribution of 1.0% to 3.0% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Unishippers has 191 total locations, with 36 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Unishippers does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, Unishippers discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years, a renewal fee of $5,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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