Speedy Freight franchise
A Speedy Freight franchisee provides shipping, logistics and related services through third-party carriers. At the end of 2025 there were 10 Speedy Freight locations in the US, 9 franchised and 1 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $75K–$194K
- Franchise fee
- $49,500
- Royalty
- 30% of gross margin
- Locations, 2025
- 10+9 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From Speedy Freight Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Speedy Freight franchise costs
Opening one territory costs an estimated $74,750 to $193,750. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Speedy Freight Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 19
Speedy Freight franchise fee
The franchise fee is $49,500. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Speedy Freight Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 11
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 30% of gross margin, defined as gross revenue less specified expenses, rather than 30% of sales. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Speedy Freight Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Speedy Freight publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: Historical information distinguishes US businesses from UK affiliate-system businesses.. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Speedy Freight Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 40
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 9 (+9) | 1 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Speedy Freight passes four of the five tests on our list of the best franchises to own; it had fewer than 100 US locations three years ago.
Source: Speedy Freight Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 46
