B2B Franchises
DOR-2-DOR
Start a lucrative leaflet distribution management franchise business with the industry leader and offer a full local marketing…
Minimum Investment: £19,950
How Much Does a Courier Franchise Cost?
Typical minimum investment around £35,000 — ranging from £19,950 to £140,000 across 11 UK courier opportunities.
From
£19,950
minimum investment
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£35,000
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Cheapest Courier franchises
Courier Franchises
Amazon Logistics
With low start-up costs, built-in demand, and access to Amazon’s technology and logistics experience, the DSP programme gives…
Minimum Investment: £25,000
Courier Franchises
RDS Global Solutions
RDS Global Solutions provide a simple & cost effective, online shipping & courier service for businesses.
Minimum Investment: £25,000
Courier Franchises
Transol Logistics
At Transol, we have built an enviable reputation for providing super-fast, cost-effective logistics both in the UK and…
Minimum Investment: £26,000
Courier Franchises
Cargo 2 Go
We operate 24/7/365 and provide companies with the full range of transport services, from small vans up to…
Minimum Investment: £29,500
Courier Franchises
InXpress
InXpress franchisees can work from home or a small office to provide clients with a worldwide express parcel…
Minimum Investment: £35,000
Courier Franchises
Speedy Freight
Speedy Freight is a 24 hour, independent, professional and reliable cost effective Sameday Courier and Express Freight Service…
Minimum Investment: £38,500
Courier Franchises
Post and Packing
Take your first step in owning your own business and being part of an exciting and growing organisation…
Minimum Investment: £40,000
Courier Franchises
Two Men and a Truck
TWO MEN AND A TRUCK is the largest franchised moving company in North America because of our high…
Minimum Investment: £50,000
Food Franchises
Oakhouse Foods
Join Oakhouse Foods, one of the leading providers of quality frozen meals and desserts, delivered direct to the…
Minimum Investment: £60,000
Want a Courier franchise that fits your budget?
Take the franchise finderWhat goes into the cost of a courier franchise?
The headline figure is the minimum investment — the realistic total you need to get up and running. It is usually made up of several parts:
- Franchise fee — a one-off licence fee paid to the franchisor for the brand, training and the right to operate. It is only part of the total cost.
- Set-up & equipment — vehicles, tools, stock, fit-out, technology or a unit — whatever the model needs to start trading.
- Working capital — money to cover the first few months of running costs before the business is cash-flow positive.
Across the courier opportunities listed on FindMyFranchise, the minimum investment starts from £19,950, with a typical figure around £35,000 and the most established models reaching about £140,000.
Ongoing fees are separate from the start-up cost — most franchises charge a management service fee (royalty) on turnover and sometimes a marketing levy. Always check the figures in the franchise prospectus before committing.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a courier franchise cost?
Courier franchises on FindMyFranchise need a minimum investment from £19,950, with a typical figure around £35,000 and up to £140,000 for the most established brands. The franchise fee is only part of this — the total also covers set-up, equipment and working capital.
What is the cheapest courier franchise?
The lowest-investment courier franchise currently listed is DOR-2-DOR, from £19,950. Browse the full list below, ordered cheapest first.
What's included in the franchise cost?
The minimum investment typically covers the one-off franchise (licence) fee, the equipment or set-up needed to start trading, and working capital for the first few months. Ongoing management service fees (royalties) and marketing levies are charged separately on turnover.
