February 6, 2007 – The newest Fastway depot is located in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia and services the entire Halifax / Dartmouth region. Basinview Couriers Ltd. will operate as Fastway Couriers (Atlantic). Ainslie Hart, the General Manager of the Regional Franchise is excited about the opportunity, yet realistic of the challenge in front of them. “I have been in the logistics / courier industry for 30 years; yes it is competitive, but our niche is extremely clear and proven”, says Mr. Hart. The franchise launched in late January and is currently developing its local business.
Established in New Zealand in 1983 by Bill McGowan, Fastway Couriers was developed as an alternative to the large transport operators who dominated the market at the time. The Fastway philosophy mirrors that of the low cost airlines. A no frills service, flat rate pricing at competitive rates, and easy to use bar-coded prepaid labels for sending goods. Fastway focuses on establishing comprehensive ground networks within each country, as opposed to the typical concentration on international services by other nationwide operators. This allows the company to offer competitive prices and rapid delivery.
Within the Halifax region, Mr. Hart is offering his few remaining Courier franchise opportunities to suitable candidates. Fastway Courier Franchisees pick up and deliver parcels within their own territory, and all couriers converge daily at the depot where the parcels destined for other areas are exchanged. This gives customers a quick delivery service without the need for couriers to drive all over town wasting valuable time. “At this stage we’re talking to people who are interested in Courier Franchises,” said Mr. Hart. “It’s an excellent opportunity for anyone wanting a total business management franchise.”
Once the local business grows to a suitable level, the Halifax franchise will tie into the other franchises within Canada, thus expanding their coverage and trading potential.