Ready to launch a home-based business in 2025? Speedy Freight is the new U.K. franchise shaking up the U.S. logistics market — and it’s built for entrepreneurs who want low overhead, high margins, and fast scalability. In this episode of Eye on Franchising, I interview Dana DeMarino (Franchise FastLane) and Kody Slade (President of U.S. Operations) for the official U.S. breakdown of Speedy Freight, one of the fastest-growing courier and logistics franchise brands.
Ready to launch a home-based business in 2025? Speedy Freight is the new U.K. franchise shaking up the U.S. logistics market — and it’s built for entrepreneurs who want low overhead, high margins, and fast scalability.
In this episode of Eye on Franchising, I interview Dana DeMarino (Franchise FastLane) and Kody Slade (President of U.S. Operations) for the official U.S. breakdown of Speedy Freight, one of the fastest-growing courier and logistics franchise brands.
What you’ll learn:
✅ What makes Speedy Freight different from FedEx, UPS, or DHL
✅ Why it’s a true “people-led, tech-enabled” franchise
✅ How you can run this business from home — no trucks or warehouses required
✅ What it costs to get started ($72K – $160K investment)
✅ How it scales, who it’s right for, and how much you can make
👇 Timestamps – Jump to What Matters Most:
00:00 - Intro: Meet Speedy Freight, the U.K. logistics franchise launching in the U.S.
01:10 - What Speedy Freight actually does (vs. freight misconceptions)
03:55 - Asset-light, scalable, and designed for relationship-first selling
06:20 - “People-led. Tech-enabled.” Why that changes the game
08:05 - FedEx vs Speedy Freight – real customer story (Portland bike company)
10:45 - Concierge-style logistics for any business that ships product
13:00 - U.K. success story + U.S. market opportunity
15:10 - Dana explains franchisee support, onboarding, and tech tools
18:20 - Why this franchise doesn’t need trucks, warehouses, or drivers
20:00 - Ideal franchise owner traits (hint: it’s not about experience)
23:40 - Startup costs breakdown: owner-operator vs. team model
27:30 - Scaling your freight business: when and how to hire
30:20 - Realistic ROI and why recurring revenue matters
34:45 - Most insane thing ever shipped? (Yes... dolphins 🐬)
37:10 - Final thoughts and who should apply
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