200–300 sq. ft.
10×20 is the standard launch footprint; 10×30 is preferred where shipment volume justifies additional staging space.
LOCATION PARTNERS WANTED • CANADA
GlobeXpress™ City Service Hub Franchise Opportunity
We are building a Canada-wide network of staffed GlobeXpress™ logistics locations using flexible commercial warehouse/co-warehousing space. Our target hub is a 10×20 ft or 10×30 ft operating unit in a major city, supported by one full-time location administrator.
The hub model
Working warehouse
Power, secure access, loading/receiving capability, business use permission and operational access during normal business hours are required.
One administrator
40 hours per week handling customer service, receiving, scanning, inventory, booking support, documentation and hub coordination.
GlobeX technology
Customer booking, barcode/QR tracking, shipment records, dispatch, partner communications and operational reporting are supplied through the GlobeX platform.
National rollout timeline
- Phase 1 — 0–30 days: finalize the hub specification, national partner terms, insurance requirements, operating SOPs and franchise/location-partner package.
- Phase 2 — 31–60 days: secure pilot hubs in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver/Surrey; recruit and train the first location administrators.
- Phase 3 — 61–120 days: launch Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton and Winnipeg; connect receiving, barcode, customer pickup and outbound workflows.
- Phase 4 — 4–9 months: expand into Halifax, Quebec City, Saskatoon, Regina, London, Hamilton, Windsor, Mississauga/Brampton, Durham and Barrie.
- Phase 5 — 9–18 months: fill remaining major-city and regional corridors and add 10×30 hubs where volume supports expansion.
Planning rental budget by major market
Important: these are budgeting assumptions, not landlord quotes. Actual 10×20/10×30 commercial rates depend on unit availability, access, loading, power, term and included services. FlexSpace states that it can source business storage/co-warehousing from 50 sq. ft. to 1,000,000+ sq. ft. across 541 Canadian locations, while ReadySpaces currently offers 200–5,000 sq. ft. in Toronto with power, loading docks, Wi-Fi and 24/7 access. citeturn0search0turn0search2
| Market | 10×20 planning rent/mo | 10×30 planning rent/mo | 1 admin/mo* | Foundation/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto/GTA | $280–$400 | $420–$600 | $4,600 | $4,880–$5,200 |
| Vancouver/Lower Mainland | $330–$480 | $495–$720 | $4,600 | $4,930–$5,320 |
| Calgary | $220–$320 | $330–$480 | $4,600 | $4,820–$4,920 |
| Montreal | $230–$350 | $345–$525 | $4,600 | $4,830–$4,950 |
| Edmonton | $190–$290 | $285–$435 | $4,600 | $4,790–$4,890 |
| Winnipeg | $170–$270 | $255–$405 | $4,600 | $4,770–$4,870 |
| Ottawa | $220–$340 | $330–$510 | $4,600 | $4,820–$4,940 |
| Quebec City | $210–$320 | $315–$480 | $4,600 | $4,810–$4,920 |
| Halifax | $220–$350 | $330–$525 | $4,600 | $4,820–$4,950 |
| Saskatoon/Regina | $180–$280 | $270–$420 | $4,600 | $4,780–$4,880 |
*Planning labour assumption: one administrator, 40 hours/week, budgeted at approximately $23/hour plus employer payroll burden/benefits, rounded to $4,600/month. This is a planning figure and should be replaced with the actual local compensation package.
What the initial franchise/location partner budget covers
- Commercial 10×20 or 10×30 operating space
- One 40-hour/week location administrator
- Customer reception and service
- Inbound package/barrel/crate receiving
- Outbound shipment preparation and handoff
- Barcode/QR scanning and inventory control
- GlobeX booking and tracking platform access
- Basic hub supplies, labels and operating materials
- Training, SOPs and location onboarding
- Earthman café equipment acquisition: tabletop touchscreen tea/coffee dispensing and brewing equipment, counter setup and installation
- Café opening supplies: teas, coffee, cups and other serving consumables
For the first-year planning model, GlobeX should also budget separately for insurance, signage, computer/printer, internet, scales, shelving/racking, security deposits and working capital. Those items should not be confused with the base rent-and-labour foundation number above.
Café equipment and capital investment
Each location capital plan includes the Earthman tabletop touchscreen café model: equipment purchase or lease setup, delivery, installation, required water/power connections, countertop or stand, and staff training. Equipment acquisition and installation are budgeted as setup investments; opening stock and ongoing ingredients, consumables, cleaning and maintenance are budgeted separately. Final investment amounts are based on the selected model and supplier quotation.
Partner economics
The location partner may operate the hub directly or provide the local manpower and facility while GlobeX supplies the brand, systems, customer acquisition, shipment workflows and network connectivity. For services rendered through agent outlets, GlobeXpress receives 30% of the service-fee revenue and the outlet retains 70%. Additional location arrangements are documented in the partner agreement.
Receiving partners wanted: commercial warehouse operators, co-warehousing providers, logistics companies, entrepreneurs and established businesses with suitable premises and the ability to provide reliable customer-facing service.
Any formal franchise offering will be subject to the applicable Canadian provincial franchise, disclosure, licensing, insurance and contract requirements.
Location partner application
Earthman Herbal Tea, Healthy Teas & Coffee Café
The GlobeXpress Communication Center concept includes a tabletop café at each participating location, using touchscreen dispensing and brewing models for Earthman Herbal Tea, Healthy Teas and Coffee.
Brewed drinks are planned from US$5 per cup. The café gives visitors a refreshment option while they use printing, documentation, meeting, mailbox, packaging and shipping services. Menu and equipment availability are confirmed by each location.
Open / share the Healthy Teas flyer Explore Healthy Teas World of Coffee
GlobeXpress Communication Centers
Full-service partner locations combining a print and document service counter with packaging and shipping support.
- Printing, photocopying, document preparation and shipping-label printing
- Computer access, online meeting portals and small administrative services
- Packaging services, shipping packaging and crates
- Rental packaging and related services, plus barrel sales at the location
- Package pickup and drop-off, receiving and shipping coordination
- Mailbox rentals: capacity for up to 1,000 boxes per location, with separate regional billing rates
African mailbox rates: US$20 per year for mailbox rental; optional mail forwarding service is US$40 per year, with postage, mailing and other services charged separately. Other regions have their own rates.
Rent the center for US$20 per half hour, with full document services included, or US$25 per hour. Packaging, rentals, barrel purchases and shipping services are priced separately. Contact the participating center to confirm available services and arrange your session.
Barrel sales and rentals · Arrange pickup or shipping · Ask about a Communication Center
International money transfer access
Access Taptap Send’s official customer app, send-money information and receiving guidance from the Communication Center screen or your phone. Availability and delivery methods are determined by the provider.
Open money transfer access & app downloads