Aramex courier franchise: costs, fees and what to check before you buy

Fastway Couriers began in New Zealand in 1983 and expanded into Australia a decade later. Global logistics group Aramex bought the Australian business in 2016 and rebranded it in 2019.

As a courier franchisee you buy an exclusive territory or run, collect and deliver parcels from your regional franchisee’s depot, and are supported and trained by that regional franchise.

Aramex franchise at a glance

Sector	Parcel courier
Structure	Regional franchisees (depots) and courier franchisees (runs)
Network	About 28 regional franchisees and 800+ courier franchisees
Courier entry cost	From about $20,000 (listings); some runs advertised lower
Vehicle	White, late-model, long-wheelbase van required
Revenue support	For a defined period in some territories, conditions apply

Figures come from the public sources listed at the end of this guide and can change. Treat them as a starting point and confirm current numbers in the franchise disclosure document.

How the Aramex model works financially

Courier franchisees earn per parcel delivered and collected, so income depends on volume, density of drops and time per stop. Costs include the van (finance, fuel, maintenance, insurance), phone and any helpers.

Online shopping drives volume, but seasonal peaks such as Christmas are followed by quieter months. Ask how rates per parcel are set and reviewed, and what fees are deducted before you’re paid.

The numbers to test before you buy a Aramex franchise

• Parcel volumes by week and season for the run.
• Rates per delivery and pickup, and how they change.
• Fees deducted by the regional franchisee.
• Van finance, fuel and maintenance per week.
• Revenue support terms and when they end.
• Hours worked per week, including depot time.

Buying an existing Aramex courier run

Established runs are sold by courier franchisees, sometimes with a van at extra cost. Ask for several months of run statements showing volumes and earnings after fees, and check the van’s condition and finance.

How Franchise Co. can help with a Aramex purchase

We work with buyers and owners of franchise businesses across Australia. For a Aramex courier run we can:

• Review the numbers before you sign. Our business due diligence starts from $2,000 + GST and tests run volumes, rates, fees and van costs.
• Set up the structure and the books. Entity choice, GST, payroll and a chart of accounts that tracks earnings per run after fees and vehicle costs. See accounting and tax and bookkeeping, BAS and payroll.
• Check your franchise fees. We reconcile regional fees and deductions to the sales they’re calculated on. See royalties and franchise fees.
• Plan the next courier run. If a second site is on the cards, we model the cash flow and funding first. See multi-site reporting.

Talk to us about a Aramex franchise

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Franchise Co. is an independent accounting practice. We aren’t affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Aramex or Aramex Australia. Aramex is a trademark of its owner and is used here only to identify the brand this guide discusses.

Sources and further reading

• Aramex: Courier franchise
• Franchise Business: Aramex courier franchise
• SEEK Business: Aramex Melbourne
• ACCC: Franchise disclosure document

Sources checked November 2026. Franchise costs and fees change. Confirm current figures with the franchisor before acting.

This guide is general information for people considering a franchise in Australia. It doesn’t take your circumstances into account and isn’t personal tax, legal or financial advice.