World Options
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $55,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $88,600 – $97,600 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 35% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | CO |
| Legal name (Item 1) | WORLD OPTIONS, INC |
| FDD issuance date | 2025-03-28 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 6 (Item 20, p.47) |
| Brand website | https://www.worldoptions.com |
About World Options
We began offering World Options franchises in the United States in October 2017. Since 2012, WOL has offered World Options franchises through a master licensee in Singapore, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Australia, all offering shipping and freight services. TERRITORY (Item 12): territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
Source: Item 20, p.47 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 2 (Item 20, p.48 of the FDD) |
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 0 (Item 20, p.47 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 0 (Item 3, p.14 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.15 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): No litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item. (Item 3, p.15 of the FDD)
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | Yes (Item 15, p.42 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | No (Item 15, p.42 of the FDD) |
| Typical time to open | 2 months (Item 11, p.28 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): The franchisee will not receive an exclusive territory and may face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, or other channels. The franchise is a non-exclusive license only. (Item 12, p.37 of the FDD)
Training: After your World Options Business opens, any new or replacement Managing Owner or Certified Manager must be trained at your expense within 7 days of hire. (Item 11, p.28 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Support and services for the Franchised Business
- Special training or other assistance for an additional charge
- Operations Manual and access to System Standards
- Billing and collections services
- Issue, modify, and update System Standards
- Inspect and observe the Franchised Business’s operations
- Establish and administer funds for marketing or similar programs
- Hold or sponsor network conferences and/or meetings
Source: Item 11, p.28 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Lakewood, CO (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 9 (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Years franchising | 8 (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Parent company | World Options Limited (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.43 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 10 years (Item 17, p.43 of the FDD) |
| Veteran discount | Offered (Item 5, p.15 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 1 (Item 20, p.46 of the FDD) |
| Projected new units | 18 (Item 20, p.49 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask World Options directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- Does the franchisor make financial performance representations (Item 19)? If it does, ask for the average unit revenue. Ask for the median too. This FDD makes none that we could extract.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, you do not receive an exclusive territory. The franchisor may sell additional franchises in the same area. It may also operate company units there. Or it may sell through other channels. No area is reserved for you. No area is closed to you by another franchisee's exclusivity either. Placement is the franchisor's decision.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.”
Projected openings (Item 20, Table 5)
Franchise agreements the FDD projects for the next fiscal year:
Source: Business-Services_World_Options_2025_fn73ue19.pdf, Item 20. Counts are the franchisor's own disclosures.
Availability
Because this brand grants no exclusive territory, there are no territory-based exclusions: no area is reserved for an existing franchisee, and no area is reserved for you. Whether a new unit is placed anywhere is the franchisor's decision under Item 12.
Next steps with World Options
Put World Options on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.