Why we're seeing an increased number of people express their interest in a World Options franchise

2.14 billion people. That is the number of people worldwide estimated to have purchased services or goods online in 2021 – about 27% of the world's population.?

The Covid-19 global ecommerce surge was initially born out of necessity, with online shopping providing a practical alternative as brick-and-mortar retail stores were forced to shut their doors. Despite a slight slump during the initial reopening, key trends suggest ecommerce still has much more room to grow. The current ecommerce market is worth a whopping $5.5 trillion globally, with ecommerce sales projected to reach $7.4 trillion by 2025.?

So what? Well, there’s a direct correlation between ecommerce growth and the shipping sector growth, as the surging number of retail SME businesses fuel the shipping and logistics sector. Entry to the market is extremely hard and startups are therefore turning to World Options who offer a proven business model.

Who are World Options?

As the ecommerce industry continues to grow, we're seeing an increased number of people express their interest in a World Options franchise. World Options have home-based franchisees that offer delivery and logistics solutions for SME’s businesses, with a proven track record of continued growth throughout their 10 years of franchising to date. Our robust SaaS platform offers our franchisees a turnkey solution for starting their own business, and we provide them with all the training, support, and resources they need to succeed.

World Options provides its franchisees with a number of competitive advantages, including a low start-up cost with funding guidance, non-geographic territories so they can start from anywhere in the UK, high earning potential through residual income, and a flexible working lifestyle.?

The benefits of being a World Options franchise

The ability to work from anywhere.

Remote work was incredibly rare a decade ago, usually only available as a special arrangement to accommodate families in specific cases. However, teleconferencing and telework technology has advanced to the point where many businesses thrive with completely remote teams. Remote working became the norm during the pandemic to prevent the spread of illness, helping companies to remain productive and protecting public health.?

The ecommerce industry was one of the sectors that benefited most from the widespread adoption of remote working. Take, for example, just one section of an ecommerce business, the product catalogue. With hundreds of SKUs to publish across various sales channels, you are confronted with numerous challenges, including constant product updates, dealing with suppliers in different time zones, and providing customer support around the clock.

The traditional working environment no longer meets the market demand. Keeping pace using a single operations office with employees working only from 9 to 5 isn't going to cut it anymore. While opening more locations may not be economically feasible. So, how does a company juggle all those SKUs and channels while keeping customers happy? The solution is remote working.

Our franchises can be run from anywhere in the world, as long as there is access to an internet connection, making them the perfect opportunity for anyone looking for a work-from-home business. In addition, our cutting-edge technology sets us apart from our competition. Our easy-to-use platform makes it simple for our franchisees to manage orders and customers, and our real-time tracking system ensures that our customers always know where their packages are.?

We are a proven franchise business model.

Despite the vast potential, ecommerce businesses face a complicated time, with inflation skyrocketing and rising energy prices. As merchants adapt to the current economic uncertainty, consumers are more demanding than ever, with 67% stressing that flexible delivery is key when shopping online. Especially during these uncertain times, merchants should be highly concerned about learning about the delivery factors impacting their sales. The need for flexibility is driven primarily by a desire for convenience, as consumers nowadays want a greater say on where, when and how they receive their deliveries. As a result, premium shipping options are on the rise, allowing consumers to receive their parcels whenever they want.

With the latest economic uncertainty and ever-changing customer expectations, a proven franchise business model seeing year-on-year growth is a safer bet than going it alone. World Options provides shipping software for small to medium enterprise businesses, allowing our franchise partners to offer their customers shipping services from leading carriers such as Evri, DPD, DHL, UPS, FedEx, TNT and many more.

Our supportive, welcoming work culture.

At World Options, we pride ourselves on our entrepreneur-driven, people-centric, customer-first business model. When prospective franchisees visit our Head Office, they are blown away by our inclusive, welcoming culture and the offering we can bring to their business.?

From the moment you come on board, you will benefit from our leading in-house support and training opportunities available to all our franchise partners — meaning that you will always have the tools and resources you need to succeed.

This is reflected in the feedback we have received from our franchisee partners. One of our franchisee partners, Jas Ganger, had this to say about their experience as a World Options franchisee: "I experienced a great welcome from both Howard McCormick and Leland Mayall on arrival, who made me feel part of the team straight away. I was impressed with how professional everything was, and it was nice to meet the staff and Directors in person. I felt valued, and it was nice to feel appreciated for the contribution I made to the business. Overall, it was a great day and an enjoyable experience."?

At World Options, we believe that our franchise partners should always be rewarded for their hard work and commitment. That is why all of our franchisees benefit from uncapped earnings and the ability to draw customers from anywhere across the UK. With World Options, you will have endless potential to reach people across multiple locations and aren't restricted like other franchise opportunities.

Become a World Options franchisee today

We are committed to simplifying the shipping process and helping our franchise partners take back control of their shipping and logistical requirements.

Our simple franchise model means that you can get started with nothing more than a laptop and a phone — allowing you to grow your business from anywhere — making World Options an excellent choice for those looking to set up a new office or remote business.

If you're looking for an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of something big, then a World Options franchise might be right for you. Our franchises offer high earning potential and a flexible working lifestyle with a low start-up cost and exclusive territories.

To learn more about our franchises, visit our website or register your interest to become a franchisee today.