Seller Insights

If you have been looking to buy a FedEx route, or want to sell the one you currently have, chances are you are going to have to negotiate your route for the price you want to pay (or the price you want to receive). Whether you are on either side of the table, here are some handy negotiation tips to help give you an upper hand.

As the owner of a FedEx route, you have an amazing opportunity to forge your own way, with the comfortable backing of a worldwide brand (with a trusted service and a reliable product). Effectively, you...

Interested in purchasing your very own FedEx route? Before you put the money in to make an investment of this size, you might have some questions that need answers. This is the list of the basic questions that you might have when it comes to first getting started. From here, you should be able to determine if a FedEx route is right for you, and if you’re ready to partner with a trusted brand to grow your very own business. What do you need to know before you secure your route? Here are the basics…

There’s a reason why so many people known about FedEx, and their place in the market. After all, how would you like to work with royalty? Well, FedEx is the king of logistics, throughout the world, meaning that when you partner with them to own your very own route you’re practically in the high court. What makes FedEx so strong, though? Let’s look at the reasons why…

Oftentimes, it is wise to have a lawyer represent you when conducting significant business transactions such as buying or selling FedEx routes. But many first-time business owners may not have a lawyer they have used in the past. So how does one go about finding a good lawyer to represent their interests and help facilitate the transaction?

When it comes to FedEx routes, one of the most popular questions custom critical contractors often hear: "is buying a FedEx route a good investment?" The answer is often, a resounding yes, but with a caveat: The business will succeed as much as you are willing to work at it. The bottom line is that FedEx routes can be deeply rewarding to run, but also a challenge, requiring nimble thinking and hard work.

It is quite possible that there has never been a better time to be in the market for FedEx routes. The ISP transition has created more opportunities for route buyers than ever before. And given the overall bullish sentiment surrounding FedEx's 2018 earnings, the future looks bright for the brand and operators. Many experts are calling for this impressive growth to continue well into 2019, with earnings expected to grow by over 15% and revenue growth anticipated at over 5%.

If you are selling your FedEx route and looking to get in touch with a broker to assist with the sale, you are in the right place. You are probably wondering what will be discussed during the initial phone call. Below, we outline many of the common questions that take place between route sellers and brokers out of the gate. Some of the questions may seem obvious, but this checklist can help ensure you are prepared.

When buyers are looking for the hottest FedEx contractor routes for sale, there is no doubt that a theme has emerged: the market is currently embracing pick up and delivery routes that are fully ISP complaint. With FedEx's long-ago announced mandate that contractors meet certain thresholds as far as routes and stops, as well as be completely overlapped between ground and home delivery, many folks are looking avoid the issues altogether.

When entrepreneurs decide it is time to sell their delivery business, one of the first questions they are likely to ask is how long will it take to sell FedEx routes. After all, there are undoubtedly reasons as to why they have decided to sell. Independent Service Providers must be prepared to embrace the unknown, as the route selling process is comprised of a multitude of variables. However, there are several factors that you, the route owner, can control.

Whether you call is a stepvan, step van or step truck, these 4-wheeled utility vehicles have been around since the 1930s.  The first incarnations delivered milk and bread, allowing the driver to operate the vehicle while sitting or standing. Over time, stepvans have been adopted by delivery companies like FedEx. You also might see one selling ice cream in your neighborhood!

These tips and notes will help you determine your FedEx routes worth. The United States has always been the land of opportunity. Yet that does not mean running a small business in the USA does not come without its challenges. One such hurdle is conducting a small business valuation. This is often a major hurdle for anyone looking to buy or sell a business, and it applies to FedEx routes as well.