Post office franchising: Potential start-up trends in 2022

Mar 29, 2022 14:00 GMT+7

In particular, the post office franchise business model is becoming a “new wave” for the potential start-up trend in 2022.

In fact, franchising is an unfamiliar form on a global scale as well as in Vietnam. This model appeared in our country before 1975 through some franchise systems of US petrol stations. By the mid-1990s, the trend of franchising returned and gradually expanded from 2007 to 2018. During this period, Vietnam licensed 213 foreign brands to franchise in our country. mainly in the fields of F&B, retail, fashion and education… By 2018, the post office franchise model, also known as express delivery franchising, appeared in Vietnam and emerged as a growth trend. hot with lots of potential. On social networks, the start-up communities in the form of post office franchising in Vietnam are attracting from thousands to tens of thousands of members to participate in lively discussions.

Compared with the previous traditional post office model, the post office franchise model brings parallel benefits for both sides. The franchisor can quickly expand its network of activities to many provinces and cities. In contrast, post office investors can take advantage of the professional system and loyal customer base from a reputable express delivery brand. The biggest difference is that the franchisee will take advantage of the technology platform (website, application, etc.), which is well-invested and thoughtfully invested by the franchisor brand. From there, franchisees can transform strongly and integrate into the sharing economy.

Huynh Ho Dai Nghia – who started a business with the post office franchise model of the J&T Express brand – Express Delivery, said: “The difficulty of newcomers is that the initial investment is not high. Following the post office franchising model from an international brand, besides a reasonable investment, our investors also receive specific and methodical instructions step by step, so we can save many unnamed costs. as well as the effort to build the initial process. This offers a huge advantage over tinkering with your business from A to Z.”

The synchronization of the franchise system is a factor that ensures the quality of products and services, helps reduce risks and ensures the interests of consumers. When owning a post office franchise model, the investor will receive 24/7 support along with a methodical and specific training plan from the brand. For example, with J&T Express’s professional consulting team and transparent and quick model transfer process, investors in big cities or provinces can be completely assured of choosing this form of transfer. postal rights to start a business.

Take the example of J&T Express – a partner of many “big players” in the field of e-commerce. With 36 transit centers applying modern technologies, J&T Express ensures that goods are classified, stored and handled correctly, helping postmasters easily control effectively the quantity and quality of goods. . J&T Express also owns a wide network covering 63 provinces and cities with 1,900 post offices and delivery points nationwide. This helps speed up delivery, as well as widen the customer file nationwide. Taking advantage of the brand reputation and abundant available customers from thousands of online shops on e-commerce platforms, investors of franchised post offices can quickly stabilize their operation in the first time and develop firmly in the business. Castle.

At the seminar “Starting a business with a franchise model” organized by the Investment and Trade Promotion Center of Ho Chi Minh City (ITPC) in 2021, experts also said that businesses need to pay attention. to 5 factors after looking for a sustainable franchise model: brand and model, operating background, personnel and training, systems and supply chain, technology background.

Mr. Phan Binh – Brand Director of J&T Express Vietnam said: “The reason we invest in franchising is to reduce unnecessary intermediaries. We want to cover 63 provinces and cities, so that people can go to J&T Express post offices in the easiest way.”

Minh An