Unishippers franchise

A Unishippers franchisee sells transportation services through domestic and international carriers. At the end of 2025 there were 192 Unishippers locations in the US, 191 franchised and 1 company-owned.

Cost to open: $17K–$233K
Franchise fee: $2K–$30K
Royalty: 15%–18.5% of gross margin + minimum
Locations, 2025: 192−20 in 2 yrs

Company snapshot

SBA loans: Not on the SBA Franchise Directory

From UNISHIPPERS GLOBAL LOGISTICS, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.

How much a Unishippers franchise costs

Opening one business costs an estimated $17,365 to $233,300. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.

Source: UNISHIPPERS GLOBAL LOGISTICS, LLC, 2026 filing, page 20

Unishippers franchise fee

The franchise fee is $1,500 to $30,000, Standard $30,000; qualifying ownership programs $15,000 and inter-system transfers $1,500.. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.

Source: UNISHIPPERS GLOBAL LOGISTICS, LLC, 2026 filing, page 14

Royalty and ongoing fees

Royalty	18.5% of gross profit margin on shipments up to 150 pounds and other services, or 15% on heavier shipments, subject to increasing minimum royalties.

The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.

Source: UNISHIPPERS GLOBAL LOGISTICS, LLC, 2026 filing, page 16

Sales and earnings

Shares figures Unishippers publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: Historical revenue covers franchises operating throughout 2025.. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.

Source: UNISHIPPERS GLOBAL LOGISTICS, LLC, 2026 filing, page 45