Unishippers Franchise News

Tips from Nation's Largest Shipping Reseller Help Small Businesses Ship Smartly and Save
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, April 01, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation's first and one of the largest small package and freight shipping resellers, is offering expert shipping advice to the many small businesses that are being severely affected by high gasoline prices.
Unishippers prides itself on being the trusted shipping advisor for many small businesses by providing Shipping Consultants at each franchise office to help individual customers efficiently and effectively process their shipping.
"Our business is focused on serving the unique shipping needs of small businesses," said Kevin Lathrop, President of Unishippers...

Franchise Magazine Awards Company in Large Class Category
SALT LAKE CITY, UT, March 09, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation's first and one of the largest small package and freight shipping resellers, announced it's ranking of No.40 in the more than 200 units category on the Franchise Business Reviews prestigious 2012 Top 50 franchises list.
Franchise Business Review awards the Top Franchises awards annually to franchisors with the highest overall franchisee satisfaction according to a survey of more than 300 franchise brands in a variety of concepts, representing more than 65,000 franchisees. Franchisees from these concepts are asked their level of satisfaction with their franchise's level of training and support, its overall operations, franchisor/franchisee relations, financial opportunity and other factors...

Estes, SAIA, YRC Freight, and AAA Cooper Recognized
NORTHBROOK, IL, March 01, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation's first and one of the largest small package and freight shipping resellers, announced the names of the 2011 Carrier of the Year Award winners during its Annual Convention on January 27, 2012 in Salt Lake City, UT.
The following carriers were selected by the Unishippers franchise body based upon overall quality, on-time service, claims ratio and customer service.

The 2011 Platinum Partner of the Year award was presented to Estes Express for overall excellence in service and strategic partnership.
The 2011 Long Haul LTL Carrier Partner of the Year was presented to YRC Freight for quality and level of service and excellence in partnership in their service area...

Company Upgrades Proprietary Online Software to Arm Franchise Owners with More Value for Customers
January 05, 2012 // Franchising.com // SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation’s first and largest small package and freight shipping reseller, has announced the launch of an upgraded Freight Manager, its online LTL transportation management tool geared towards improving overall usability and efficiency for the franchise system and its customers across the country.
With a new ability to have access to UPS express and ground in addition to the more than 30 freight carriers that have previously been standard with Freight Manager, the newly upgraded version is positioned to advance overall operations where instant quotes now convert to BOL in one step, and consolidated invoices with history going back 180 days are made available...

Nation’s Largest Shipping Reseller Named a Top Franchise for Fifth Consecutive Year
December 28, 2011 // Franchising.com // SALT LAKE CITY, UT – For the fifth consecutive year, Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, was ranked in the annual Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 for 2012. Unishippers, the nation’s largest reseller of complete shipping services came in at number 211 on the overall list as well as at number 33 on their list of low-cost franchises.
“Franchises are a great avenue to business ownership for those with the entrepreneurial spirit—and they’re playing a definitive role in driving the economy upward,” says Amy Cosper, VP and editor in chief of Entrepreneur. “Unit numbers from the Franchise 500® grew overall in 2010 and 2011, giving individuals a great place to begin investigating in some of the brightest opportunities...

Business-to-Business Shipping Services Franchise Recognized by Franchise Times for System-Wide Sales
November 01, 2011 // Franchising.com // SALT LAKE CITY, UT– Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation’s first and one of its largest small package and freight shipping resellers, was recently ranked in the 2011 Franchise Times’ Top 200 Franchise Systems. The list compiled the top 200 systems worldwide based on their sales.In its 12th year of publishing the Top 200, Franchise Times gathered its information through a variety of sources—such as companies’ self-reported data, Securities and Exchange Commission documents, the franchises’ FDDs and other publicly available documents. The franchises are ranked by system-wide sales, the strongest indicator of a franchise system’s size...

Tips from Unishippers Help Small Businesses Ship Internationally July 26, 2011 // Franchising.com // Salt Lake City , UT – In the global marketplace, international shipping provides an ever increasing growth opportunity. Many small businesses are intimidated by the complexity of exporting and importing regulations, paperwork and associated cost. A little advice and foresight on the front end can help prevent unnecessary mistakes, fees and stress.

With this in mind, Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation's first small package and freight shipping reseller, is offering the following expert international shipping advice for small to mid-size businesses. Use online shipping tools from major carriers and third party logistics providers (3PLs)/resellers to help determine country-specific regulations, restrictions and to prepare paperwork that will differ from country to country and from commodity to commodity...

Tips from Nation's Largest Shipping Reseller Help Small Businesses Ship Smartly and Save March 29, 2011 // Franchising.com // Salt Lake City, UT – Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation's first and largest small package and freight shipping reseller, is offering expert shipping advice to the many small businesses that are being severely affected by high gasoline prices.

Unishippers prides itself on being the trusted shipping advisor for many small businesses by providing Shipping Consultants at each local office to help individual customers efficiently and effectively utilize packaging and shipping services.

"Our business is focused on serving the unique shipping needs of small businesses," said Dan Lockwood, CEO of Unishippers...

Tips from Nation's Largest Shipping Reseller Help Small Businesses Ship Smartly and Save March 24, 2011 // Franchising.com // Salt Lake City, UT – Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation's first and largest small package and freight shipping reseller, is offering expert shipping advice to the many small businesses that are being severely affected by high gasoline prices.

Unishippers prides itself on being the trusted shipping advisor for many small businesses by providing Shipping Consultants at each local office to help individual customers efficiently and effectively utilize packaging and shipping services.

"Our business is focused on serving the unique shipping needs of small businesses," said Dan Lockwood, CEO of Unishippers...

March 08, 2011 // Franchising.com // SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC received Franchise Business Review's 2011 Franchisee Satisfaction Award at the International Franchise Association (IFA) 51st Annual Convention in Las Vegas on February 13-16, 2011.

As the nation's largest full-service shipping reseller, Unishippers helps provide small and mid-sized business owners a complete line of shipping options all from one company. Partnering with regional and national shipping carriers, such as UPS®, Estes, and Saia, Unishippers offers these business owners many shipping options, attractive pricing, and community-focused customer service that its customers can't receive anywhere else.

Franchise Business Review, a national franchise market research firm, awarded 100 franchises in 16 industry categories for their system's excellence, as rated and reviewed by their own franchisees...

B2B Shipping Franchise Recognized as One of the "Best of the Best" Salt Lake City, UT, February 10, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, a small package and freight shipping reseller, was recently ranked No. 93 on the AllBusiness AllStar Franchise rankings. The list compiles the 300 "best of the best" franchises for 2011.

In its third year, the AllBusiness AllStar Franchise rankings are based on a number of criteria analyzed by the AllBusiness.com team. The franchises are evaluated and ranked based on franchise unit growth rate, financial strength, system size, number of years in business, number of years franchising, availability of financing and Web (brand) visibility.

"The growing need for businesses to find shipping solutions that save time and money has led to a high demand for our services" said Dan Lockwood, CEO...

B2B Shipping Franchise Recognized As One of the "Best of the Best" February 08, 2011 // Franchising.com // Salt Lake City, UT – Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation's first and largest small package and freight shipping reseller, was recently ranked No. 93 on the AllBusiness AllStar Franchise rankings. The list compiles the 300 "best of the best" franchises for 2011.

In its third year, the AllBusiness AllStar Franchise rankings are based on a number of criteria analyzed by the AllBusiness.com team. The franchises are evaluated and ranked based on franchise unit growth rate, financial strength, system size, number of years in business, number of years franchising, availability of financing and Web (brand) visibility...

Owner Darrell Chamness Finds Growing Success with the Nation's Largest Shipping Reseller August 30, 2010 // Franchising.com // SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation's first and largest small package and freight shipping reseller, announced today that the Unishippers of Long Beach franchise has been named to the 2010 Inc. 5000 list. This is the second consecutive year that a Unishippers franchise owner has made this list.

This annual list put together by Inc. magazine represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy – America's independent-minded entrepreneurs. As an individually owned franchise, Unishippers of Long Beach is distinct from the dozens of franchising companies that are included in this year's list, making this achievement even more impressive...

Nation's Largest Shipping Reseller Franchise Hires Richard Luna August 11, 2010 // Franchising.com // SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation's first and largest shipping reseller, has hired Richard Luna as its new Franchise Development Manager to lead in the development and growth of Unishippers franchise opportunity.

"Joining Unishippers is a wonderful opportunity and presents a great chance for me to help grow and expand the brands presence into new markets and to increase it's presence in existing markets," said Richard Luna, Franchise Development Manager of Unishippers. "I've worked in franchise sales for more than ten-years, and never have I seen a company with as much growth potential as I have with Unishippers...

Nation's Largest Shipping Reseller Franchise Hires Richard Luna August 05, 2010 // Franchising.com // SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation's first and largest shipping reseller, has hired Richard Luna as its new Franchise Development Manager to lead in the development and growth of Unishippers franchise opportunity.

"Joining Unishippers is a wonderful opportunity and presents a great chance for me to help grow and expand the brands presence into new markets and to increase it's presence in existing markets," said Richard Luna, Franchise Development Manager of Unishippers. "I've worked in franchise sales for more than ten-years, and never have I seen a company with as much growth potential as I have with Unishippers...

Need-Based Franchise Recognizes Every Business Ships; Provides Opportunity for Dynamic, Sales-Driven Entrepreneurs February 22, 2010 // Franchising.com // SALT LAKE CITY, UT – As the nation's first and largest shipping reseller company, Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC has filled a niche, and is fueled by two constants – every business ships and every business looks to save money in some capacity. Last year alone, Unishippers saved its customers an average of 20% on nearly 10 million shipments, and partnered with more than 75,000 small businesses looking to decrease costs, but not at the expense of diminishing customer service.

With more than 285 franchise locations, Unishippers provides small business owners a complete line of shipping options, including express, ground, freight, and international, all from one company...

Franchise Business Review Awards Nation's Largest Shipping Reseller as Top Franchise Opportunity Based on Satisfaction Ratings by Franchise Operators February 18, 2010 // Franchising.com // SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC received Franchise Business Review's 2010 Franchisee Satisfaction Award at the International Franchise Association (IFA) 50th Annual Convention in San Antonio, TX on February 5-8, 2010.

As the nation's largest full-service shipping reseller, Unishippers helps provide small and mid-sized business owners a complete line of shipping options all from one company. Partnering with regional and national shipping carriers, such as UPS®, Estes, and Saia, Unishippers offers these business owners many shipping options, attractive pricing, and community-focused customer service that its customers can't receive anywhere else...

Nation's Largest Shipping Reseller's Franchise Development Manager Honored at Annual IFA Convention February 12, 2010 // Franchising.com // Washington, DC – Phoenix, Arizona resident, Chip Baranowski with Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, was recently recognized as a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) by the Institute of Certified Franchise Executives. To earn this honor, Baranowski completed a comprehensive course of study in franchise management offered by the institute, which is the academic branch of the International Franchise Association's Educational Foundation.

The International Franchise Association (IFA) is the world's largest and oldest trade group representing the franchising industry and includes nearly 1,100 franchise companies, 10,000 franchisees and more than 500 firms that provide goods and services to the industry...

Nation's Largest Shipping Reseller Named a Top Franchise for Third Consecutive Year January 05, 2010 // Franchising.com // SALT LAKE CITY, UT – For the third consecutive year, Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, was ranked in the annual Entrepreneur Magazine Franchise 500 for 2010. Unishippers, the nation's largest reseller of complete shipping services, was the highest ranking 'Shipping Services' franchise, coming in at number 350 on the overall list as well as at number 85 on their list of low-cost franchises.

The Entrepreneur Franchise 500 rankings are determined based on objective and quantifiable measures of franchise success. The most important factors used in determining rankings include financial strength and stability, growth rate, and size of the system...

November 17, 2009 // Franchising.com // SALT LAKE CITY — Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, the nation's largest reseller of complete shipping services, has been included for the third year in a row in Franchise Times magazine's Top 200 Franchise Systems list of the nation's largest franchise systems by total sales. A franchise system had to take in more than $235 million in system sales to make the Top 200 this year, compared to $204 million a year ago.

The Franchise Times Top 200 collectively demonstrated a remarkable ability to withstand the economic turmoil of the past year. All today, the franchisors on this list took in $474 billion last year, 7 percent more than the year before.

Unishippers Global Logistics, LLC, headquartered in Salt Lake City, has kept its revenue strong over the past several years through strong corporate initiatives, including recruiting high quality B2B sales representatives, expanding its core group of shipping carriers and enhancing its customer support through state-of-the-art technology for shipment preparation, price quoting and tracking...