About Speedy Freight Franchise
Speedy Freight is a logistics and shipping franchise providing shipping, consulting, and business logistics services through partnerships with domestic and international carrier companies.
The franchise fee is $49,500, and the brand began franchising in 2025 under Speedy Freight Holdings Limited (SFHL).
The Speedy Freight model positions owners as logistics consultants who connect businesses with shipping solutions across multiple carriers, including international airfreight, express truck, and other transportation services.
Speedy Freight Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$72K
Average Investment
$117K
Maximum Investment
$163K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 30% of Gross Margin of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of Gross Margin | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $71,900 – $163,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $72K–$163K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (30% of Gross Margin) and marketing fee (1% of Gross Margin) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee(1) | $49,500 | $49,500 |
| Training Fee(6) | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Office Expenses(2) | $1,500 | $12,000 |
| Licensing Fees and Surety Bonding(3) | $900 | $10,000 |
| Insurance(4) | $500 | $2,500 |
| Office Equipment & Supplies(5) | $1,000 | $4,000 |
| Training Transportation & Expenses(6) | $1,500 | $7,500 |
| Business Licenses & Permits (7) | $100 | $2,000 |
| Computer Hardware & Software | $1,400 | $7,000 |
| Professional Fees(8) | $500 | $2,000 |
| Additional Funds – (3 Months)(9) | $10,000 | $61,500 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | $550 per month |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit and inspection, any understated amounts, and any related accounting, legal and travel expenses |
| Unauthorized Advertising Fee | $500 per occurrence |
| Insurance Reimbursement | Reimbursement of our costs, plus a 20% administration charge |
| Additional Training or Assistance Fees | The then-current fee (currently $550 per additional person for initial training and $400 per attendee per day for additional training) |
| Conference Fee | The then-current fee (currently estimated to be $500 per person) |
| Supplier and Product Evaluation Fee | Costs of inspection (estimated to be approximately $100 to $500) |
| Customer Issue Resolution | The reasonable costs we incur for responding to a customer complaint (estimated to be reasonable costs incurred) |
| Payment Service Fee | Up to 4% of total charge |
| Late Payment Fee | $100 per occurrence, plus the lesser of the daily equivalent of 18% per year simple interest or the highest rate allowed by law |
| Non-Sufficient Funds Fee | $100 per occurrence, plus the lesser of the daily equivalent of 18% per year simple interest or the highest rate allowed by law |
| Failure to Submit Required Report Fee | $100 per occurrence and $100 per week |
| Management Fee | $250 per day, plus costs and expenses |
| Professional Fees and Expenses | Our actual costs |
| Indemnification | Our actual costs |
| Transfer to Entity Fee | Our actual costs |
| Administrative Services Fee | $3.00 Per occurrence |
| Invoice Financing Assistance Fee | Reimbursement of our actual costs, plus an administrative fee equal to the lesser of the prime rate plus 4% (calculated daily) or the highest rate allowed by law |
| Liquidated Damages | Will vary under the circumstances. Not less than $30,000. |
| Broker Fees | Our actual cost of the brokerage commissions, finder’s fees or similar charges |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 40 to 60 hours classroom, 40 to 60 hours on-the-job |
| Classroom Training | 40 to 60 |
| On-the-Job Training | 40 to 60 |
| Training Location | Irving, Texas |
| Additional Training | We may offer periodic refresher training courses or develop additional training courses. Attendance at these training programs may be optional or mandatory. You may be required to pay the then-current fee for this training as specified in our Franchise Operations Manual. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | approximately 9,000 businesses |
| Description | You will operate your Speedy Freight Business in a designated “Primary Market Area” identified in the Franchise Agreement, which will contain approximately 9,000 businesses. We determine the number of businesses in a Protected Territory based on demographic data from the most recent U.S. Economic Census statistics and other factors of our choosing. Your Primary Market Area will be exclusive provided you maintain one sales executive (per Franchise) and meet the minimum performance criteria, as explained below. If you fail to meet this criteria, you will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control. Your Speedy Freight Business must be located in your Primary Market Area. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Term | one successor term of 5 years |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | To enter into a Successor Franchise Agreement, you must: (1) Notify us in writing of your desire to enter into a Successor Franchise Agreement not less than 60 days nor more than 180 days before the expiration of the Term; (2) Not be in default under this Franchise Agreement or any other agreement with us or any affiliate of ours at the time you send the renewal notice or the time you sign the Successor Franchise Agreement and you must not have received more than three separate written notices of default from us in the 12 months before your renewal notice or at the time you sign the Successor Franchise Agreement; (3) Sign the Successor Franchise Agreement and all ancillary documents we require franchisees to sign; (4) Sign and have each of your Owners sign our current form of general release; (5) Pay us a non-refundable renewal fee of $5,000; (6) At least 60 days but not more than 180 days before the expiration of the Term, you must renovate, upgrade any equipment, tools, technology and other operations to comply with our then-current standards and specifications; (7) Make any renovations, refurbishments and modernizations to the Franchised Business as necessary at your own expense to meet our then-current System standards for a newly opened Franchised Business; and (8) Take any additional actions we reasonably require. |
| Transfer Fee | 50% of the then-current Initial Franchise Fee |
| Transfer Conditions | We will not unreasonably withhold our approval of any proposed Transfer; provided that conditions including written notice, qualified transferee, reasonable terms of sale, monetary obligations paid in full, completion of training and discovery day by transferee, obtaining all licenses and permits, signing a new franchise agreement, signing a general release, and paying broker costs are met. |
| Termination for Cause | We can terminate upon certain violations of the Franchise Agreement by you, including but not limited to: bankruptcy or insolvency, failure to open, material misrepresentation, violation of law, criminal offense, under-reporting, intellectual property misuse, health or safety violations, abandonment, failure to pay, unauthorized transfer, brand covenants violations, license/permit suspension/revocation, failure to complete initial training, repeated defaults, cross default, franchise owner agreement default, and engaging in dishonest/unethical/discriminatory conduct. |
| Non-Compete Period | one year after you cease to be a manager or officer of Franchisee’s Speedy Freight business |
| Non-Compete Details | During the Restricted Period (one year after termination, expiration or transfer), you agree not to engage in Prohibited Activities within the Restricted Territory (50-mile radius from your Franchised Business and all other Speedy Freight franchised businesses). Prohibited Activities include owning, operating, or having any other interest in a Competitive Business; diverting or attempting to divert any business from us or our affiliates/franchisees; and/or inducing customers to transfer their business to you or any other non-franchisee. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | You must appoint an individual who will be principally responsible for communicating with us about the Speedy Freight Business (“Responsible Owner”). The Responsible Owner must have the authority and responsibility for the day-to-day operations of your Speedy Freight Business. If you are an individual, you are the Responsible Owner. If you are a legal entity, you must appoint an individual that has at least a 51% equity interest in the legal entity to be the Responsible Owner. We require that you either directly operate your Speedy Freight Business or designate a manager (“Franchise Manager”) who has been approved by us. Your Responsible Owner and your Franchise Manager, if any, must successfully complete our training program (See Item 11). We do not require that the Franchise Manager have an ownership interest in the legal entity of the Franchise owner. If you replace your Responsible Owner or Franchise Manager, the new Responsible Owner or Franchise Manager must satisfactorily complete our training program at your own expense. |
| Required Suppliers | You must operate your Speedy Freight Business according to our System and specifications. This includes purchasing or leasing all products, services, supplies, fixtures, equipment, inventory, computer hardware and software, and real estate related to establishing and operating the Speedy Freight Franchise under our specifications, which may include purchasing these items from: (i) our designees; (ii) approved suppliers; and/or (iii) us or our affiliates. You must use the computer hardware and software, including the point-of-sale system that we periodically designate to operate your Speedy Freight Business. You must obtain the computer hardware, software licenses, maintenance and support services and other related services that meet our specifications from the suppliers we specify. You may be required to use approved suppliers for certain technology business solutions at your expense that will support your business efficiencies. |
| Supply Restrictions | You must not deviate from these methods, standards and specifications without our prior written consent, or otherwise operate in any manner which reflects adversely on our Marks or the System. You must obtain the computer hardware, software licenses, maintenance and support services and other related services that meet our specifications from the suppliers we specify. You may be required to use approved suppliers for certain technology business solutions at your expense that will support your business efficiencies, which may include phone systems, security systems, scheduling software, employee shift/task management software, inventory solutions and any other solutions we may require from time to time in the Franchise Operations Manual. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | None |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligation. |
Speedy Freight Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$1.0M
Median Revenue
$1.0M
Revenue Range
$121K – $2.4M
Sample Size
49 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Speedy Freight Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordSpeedy Freight has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Speedy Freight System Growth
Total Units
1
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
1
Speedy Freight currently operates 0 franchised locations and 1 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$1.2M
Net Income
$1.2M
Total Assets
$1000K
Speedy Freight Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Speedy Freight franchise ranges from $71,900 to $163,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $49,500. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Speedy Freight charges a royalty fee of 30% of Gross Margin of gross sales, plus a 1% of Gross Margin contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Speedy Freight Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Speedy Freight to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Speedy Freight franchise owners report average revenue of $1.0M and median revenue of $1.0M. This is based on a sample of 49 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Speedy Freight has been franchising since 2025. The FDD shows an investment range of $71,900-$163,000, a 30% of Gross Margin royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $49,500 and the total investment ranges from $71,900 to $163,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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