If you are looking for information on the ShipOnSite franchise business opportunity, ShipOnSite franchises or ShipOnSite franchising, then you have come to the right place.
ShipOnSite is your Neighborhood eBay Office and Shipping Center. Unlike other national chain shipping centers that only offer shipping options from one carrier, we let you price shop from multiple carriers to select the best price for the best service. We offer shipping options from FedEx, DHL, USPS, and UPS (select locations only).
AuctionsOnSite invites you to bring in your personal items to sell on eBay. We research, list, sell, and ship your items and send you a check! All ShipOnSite locations feature an "eBay Boutique" where consignment items are available to walk in customers as well as millions of eBay users.
We offer a variety of services in one convenient location, including:
Full-service shipping options
ShipOnSite is a value-driven, well-delivered turnkey business opportunity featuring three profit centers - AuctionsOnSite, ShipOnSite, and OfficeOnSite. In addition to three revenue streams, ShipOnSite is a turnkey system that includes guidelines for lease negotiations, three to six months of opening inventory, complete retail setup, equipment, software, and training. It's business delivered the way it should be.
While ShipOnSite does not directly finance your investment, we work closely with a family of lenders and the SBA to explore available financing that fits your needs. You have the opportunity to start your business with a single ShipOnSite location. Discounts are available for multiple sites.
ShipOnSite is NOT a franchise and does not require any franchise fees, ongoing royalty payments, or marketing fees. ShipOnSite is committed to providing you the business plan, training, and support to guide you in becoming a satisfied business owner. The ShipOnSite Opportunity includes furniture & fixtures, equipment, start-up inventory & supplies, software, training, and support.
It's a big decision to start your own company. At ShipOnSite, we understand you may be considering other business options. Below, ShipOnSite offers some key point comparisons with the "other guys."
Three Revenue Streams: Auction, Shipping, Office
ShipOnSite sets itself apart from the industry by providing a training program that is a "head above the rest". The program includes:
ShipOnSite University. This web-based training program is where new store owners learn the ins and outs of running ShipOnSite. This can be done from the comfort of your own home while your new location is under construction. This program prepares new owners for the formal, hands-on training at ShipOnSite's Corporate Headquarters & Training Facility in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
ShipOnSite 5-Day Hands-On Training. You will have a 5-day training at our Wake Forest Training Facility where you will learn how to run your new ShipOnSite with confidence. Paperwork, computer navigation, and hands-on training are all covered in-depth during this period as well as the opportunity to "work" a live ShipOnSite location.
Opening Day & Set-Up Assistance. We offer phone support while you are learning and adjusting to being a new ShipOnSite owner. A representative from the corporate office will be with each owner on the first day open to the public. We are able to assist with computers, equipment, software and act as general support.
"ShipOnSite gives me the opportunity to build my own business. The best thing about ShipOnSite is I am in control of my destiny. No reporting to a corporate office, no answering to anyone but myself. ShipOnSite has given me the freedom to control my future."
D. Jefferson, ShipOnSiteOwner
"From the very first time I walked in the front door until now, I have never felt like I was alone in this process. I feel that the ShipOnSite team wants me to be successful as much as I do. Their friendliness, encouragement and support rates amongst the best of any one person or group I have ever worked with."
E. Simpson, ShipOnSite Owner
"ShipOnSite always greets me like one of the family. There's no waiting in long lines and they provide all the services I need."
Satisfied ShipOnSite Customer
"They do a great job placing and selling my items on eBay. I don't have to do anything. It sells, and they send me a check in the mail."
Satisfied ShipOnSite Customer
The information presented may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.
1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
You want to know what happens after you pay the initial fee. A strong franchisor provides comprehensive pre-opening training, site-selection help, operational playbooks, and continuous assistance with marketing, technology, and supply chains.
2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists estimated startup costs in Item 7, but real-world expenses can run higher. Asking how closely current owners tracked to these estimates reveals if you need extra working capital or if hidden fees exist.
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4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
Transparent franchisors will openly discuss real hurdles like local competition, tight labor markets, or supply chain bottlenecks, and show you the exact playbook or field support they offer to solve them as well as allowing you to speak with other franchisees.
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High turnover, store closures, or quiet franchise exits are major red flags. This question measures system stability, territory health, and whether the corporate team addresses struggling owners or lets them fail.
