PACK & SEND retail freight and packaging franchise enjoying international success

Australian owned and operated retail freight and packaging franchise, PACK & SEND , are enjoying solid growth in both sales and store numbers in New Zealand and the UK.

This success follows the relatively recent opening of the first PACK & SEND store in New Zealand and the UK, proving the retail freight and packaging franchises business model to be very resilient throughout the global economic downturn.

Mike Ryan, Chief Executive of the PACK & SEND UK master franchise operation has been very pleased with sales revenue for the country's first store in Reading.

“During the 2010 calendar year it was over 60% up on the previous year and gross profit margins also increased. This result is particularly pleasing, as our first year of trading in this store was also strong and above expectations,” says Ryan.

Since opening the Reading store in the UK, further franchise stores have been established in Leeds, Birmingham and Southampton and sites are currently being fitted out in Bristol and London for opening very soon.

“We work with Qantas and Delta Airlines at Heathrow and Gatwick and our specialist knowledge of the antique and art world have helped us win work with Sothebys, Bonhams and Christies in London and internationally. We also undertake work for global businesses like Microsoft, Cable & Wireless and Foster Wheeler,” says Ryan.

The PACK & SEND retail freight and packaging franchise store roll-out in New Zealand has also been very impressive. Matthew Everest, Managing Director of the PACK & SEND New Zealand master franchise operation is pleased with the expansion the company has experienced.

“To date, we have established seven stores over the north and south islands with a further store to open soon in Queenstown, New Zealand’s premier tourist destination. Our first store was established on the south island at Riccarton and it performed strongly from the outset, exceeding original business plan targets,” says Everest.

New Zealand franchise stores established in 2009 are currently achieving second year growth rates in excess of 65%.

These international franchise results show that the PACK & SEND business model works in a variety of economical and cultural environments and consequently the company has received increased international enquiries from entrepreneurs considering putting the PACK & SEND retail concept to work in their country.