Leading European Brand Launches in U.S., Providing Tech-Enabled Fulfillment Services for Array of Industries
- Speedy Freight logistics franchise joins Franchise FastLane, a franchise accelerator, in its U.S. expansion.
- Speedy Freight, founded in 2006, achieved success in Europe for its innovative, tech-supported fulfillment services before establishing its first North American location in 2023 in Dallas.
- The logistics market is set to reach $1.62 trillion by 2029, with e-commerce fulfillment growing to $272.14 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research.
Speedy Freight, a logistics franchise that has found success in Europe for its innovative fulfillment services, is making inroads in North America. With more than 60 branches across the United Kingdom and Europe, as well as its first location in the U.S., Speedy Freight supports an array of industries, including retail and e-commerce to construction, medical and manufacturing.
Founded in 2006 with a mission to make logistics simple, Speedy Freight launched its first North American location in 2023 in Dallas. The U.S. branch is headed by Kody Slade and Starr Bollefer.
With the potential for logistics growing exponentially year over year, Speedy Freight is seeking sustainable franchise growth in the U.S., and is working with Franchise FastLane to make it happen.
What is Franchise FastLane?
Founded in 2017 and led by Carey Gille, Franchise FastLane is a premier franchise accelerator supporting more than 23 brands in its FastLane program and an additional 13 in its CarPool program. Its innovative approach goes beyond traditional franchise sales to drive responsible expansion.
By handling the heavy lifting — lead generation, consultant management and franchise sales — Franchise FastLane allows franchisors to focus on running their businesses and being the best partners for their franchisees. The leadership team carefully evaluates hundreds of businesses each year, opting to add just a select few to join its portfolio. Tim Koch, president and COO, says Franchise FastLane welcomed Speedy Freight for its value proposition, key differentiators, marketplace conditions and unit economics.
“We are incredibly impressed with what Kody Slade and the Speedy Freight team have accomplished so far,” Koch says. “Their people-first approach, tech-enabled operations and ability to deliver customized, cost-effective logistics solutions make them stand out in a crowded industry.”
For Slade, Franchise Fastlane met essential criteria for the logistics franchise’s strategic growth plan: “First off, we knew Franchise FastLane’s commitment to doing franchising the right way. Too many brands focus solely on hitting numbers, but FastLane prioritizes the quality and long-term success of franchisees, just like we do,” he says. “Secondly, we’re in this for sustained, responsible growth, and we believe FastLane’s expertise, systems and network will help us scale in a smart and strategic way.”
Logistics is Booming
Given the unwavering demand for e-commerce, logistics and fulfillment is now a recession-resilient industry. According to the International Trade Administration, e-commerce sales have risen steadily year over year and are projected to maintain a 14.4% compound annual growth rate. That’s good news for operations such as Speedy Freight. Grand View Research reports that the logistics market is set to reach $1.62 trillion by 2029, with e-commerce fulfillment growing to $272.14 billion by 2030.
Getting goods from A to B, directly and stress-free, is how Speedy Freight excels. It provides inventory and supply chain management for businesses of all sizes, from fledgling startups to established international companies, with the capability to cater to specific freight fulfillment requirements.
The logistics process is managed end-to-end using Speedy Freight’s proprietary software, which handles job management and provides status updates and customer access via an online customer portal.
Speedy Freight’s innovation and commitment to customers and communities earned it a spot on a shortlist of finalists for the British Franchise Association’s (BFA) 2025 Franchisor of the Year award.
Advantages for Speedy Freight Franchisees
Slade says franchise owners benefit from the following:
- Bespoke software. The logistics franchise’s software streamlines quoting and inventory tracking, and connects owners with carriers and automated sales and customer management.
- Proven cost-effective system. With ongoing demand and no territory limits, franchisees can work from anywhere and scale at their own pace.
- Extensive training and support. Franchisees receive 80 hours of initial training plus ongoing coaching in sales, finance and operations, as well as tools and support through its franchisee intranet.
“Our franchising model is perfectly suited to the U.S. business landscape,” says Mike Smith, Speedy Freight’s chief executive officer. “We see a huge opportunity in North America for future expansion.”
Land of Opportunity
From all indicators, the North American logistics market will continue to boom, and with Franchise FastLane helping to steer its success, the Speedy Freight logistics franchise is poised for responsible growth.
“We’re thrilled to support a brand that’s bringing such a modern, franchise-friendly solution to the logistics space,” Koch says. “With a scalable, low-overhead model and strong franchise support system, Speedy Freight is perfectly positioned for smart growth in the U.S.” To learn more about franchising opportunities, visit the Speedy Freight website.
