The UPS Store Franchise

Business, communication and postal service centers

Founded in 1980, Mail Boxes Etc. became a subsidiary of UPS in 2001. The company now franchises The UPS Store concept, whose locations provide packaging, shipping, copy and print services, mailbox services, computer time rentals, and more. The UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc. franchises are located throughout the United States and in over 40 countries.

Please Note: The operators of The UPS Store, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official The UPS Store website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a The UPS Store franchise?

Total Investment: $138,700-$245,500
Initial Franchise Fee: $29,950
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: 25% of current franchise fee

How to contact The UPS Store

The UPS Store News

John Beystehner To Retire As Ups's Chief Operating Officer
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced the retirement of John J. Beystehner, the company's chief operating officer, president of UPS Airlines and a member of the UPS Board of Directors. The company also announced the election of Chief Financial Officer Scott Davis to the additional position of vice c... more

Ups Delivers Again: Company Is Largest Financial Contributor To United Way, Demonstrating Commitment To Local Communities
For the seventh consecutive year, UPS has set a new record for contributions to United Way. UPS, its employees, and retirees pledged $59.3 million during the 2006 campaign to United Way for continuing support of those in need. In addition, UPS employees volunteered more than 800,000 hours of serv... more

Ups Offers Voluntary Separation To Group Of Employees
UPS (NYSE:UPS) today offered a special voluntary separation opportunity to approximately 650 employees as part of the company's ongoing effort to eliminate redundant positions. The voluntary separation opportunity is in addition to the job reductions at UPS Supply Chain Solutions announced i... more

Opinion Survey Places Ups Among Top 10 Brands For Citizenship
UPS (NYSE:UPS) has been ranked ninth in the United States among 152 companies for its corporate citizenship. The survey, conducted by the public relations firm GolinHarris, asked 5,000 Americans last September to rate 152 brands for the GolinHarris Corporate Citizenship Index (CCI). The CCI looks... more

Eskew Named To Commerce Panel On Measuring Innovation
Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez has named Mike Eskew, the chairman and CEO of UPS (NYSE:UPS), to serve on a new panel to better understand how U.S. innovation contributes to American economic prosperity and high living standards. Eskew is part of an advisory committee that includes 15 busines... more

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Franchise History

When did the first The UPS Store open? 1980
When did The UPS Store start franchising? 1980

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	4201	271	1213	0
2004	3859	269	929	0
2003	3475	264	857	0
2002	3335	263	786	0
2001	3489	260	681	0

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	Yes	Yes
Equipment	Yes	Yes
Inventory	Yes	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	Yes
Payroll	No	Yes

Other Financing Source(s): MBE offers up to $50K financing for fixtures and equipment.

Training & Support

Training
Online courses, seminars

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

33% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

General computer skills

• Shipping & Packaging Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $100K to $250K

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