Holton Ahlers traded in his record-breaking career as East Carolina University’s standout quarterback – and later, a professional football player – for a new mission: building a business rooted in service, leadership and faith. Now one of Unishippers’ newest franchise owners, Holton leads with the same competitive drive, steady guidance and Christian-centered values that shaped…

Every product that reaches a store shelf or a customer’s doorstep gets there because someone coordinated the journey. That someone is often a logistics sales professional – the expert who connects businesses with shipping solutions that keep goods moving efficiently, cost-effectively and on time. These professionals are problem solvers, relationship builders and strategic thinkers rolled…

Franchise Times By Joe Halpern October 29, 2025 Overall, the shipping category posted a modest 2.7 percent sales gain and a 1.9 percent increase in unit count gains. Unishippers grew sales by 7.3 percent in 2024. While many brands that specialize in printing and shipping services have struggled to achieve consistent growth in recent years,…

Ryan and Lauryn Gleason are a husband-and-wife team proving that family franchises can thrive when built on shared values, vision and determination. Together, they launched their Unishippers franchise, turning their family investment into a growing business that provides freedom, flexibility and fulfillment. For them, franchising is more than a career move – it’s a family…

Thinking about building a logistics sales team as part of your logistics franchise journey? You’re not alone. Many Unishippers franchise owners reach a point where scaling their business means stepping into a leadership role – bringing on a team, coaching them up and multiplying their impact for financial incentive. But timing, preparation and support are…

Jaclyn Becker is the Director of National Franchise Sales at Unishippers and the force behind the company’s dynamic logistics franchise training program. In this Q&A, she shares what makes the Unishippers franchise model stand out, from its supportive sales culture to its unique structure and long-term growth potential. With infectious energy and deep experience in…