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UPS Store, The
In April 2001, Mail Boxes Etc., Inc., the world's largest franchisor of retail shipping, postal and business service centers, became a subsidiary of UPS, the world's largest express carrier and package delivery company. In 2003, the company introduced The UPS STORE franchise opportunity to offer franchisees and customers the best of both businesses. With over 5,800 The UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc. locations in more than 75 countries and territories, the network is the global leader in its market.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1980
Franchising Since:
1980
IFA Member
CFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
4,714
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
4,714
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
4,400
92.7%
In 50 States
Canada:
344
7.3%
In 10 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
4,744
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. California
662
2. Florida
411
3. Texas
279
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$NA
Cash Investment:
$15K
Total Investment:
$151.2-371K
Average Total Investment:
$261K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$29,950
Average Franchise Fee:
$30K
On-Going Royalty:
5%
Average Royalty:
5%
Advertising Fee:
3.5%
Average Number of Employees:
2 Full-time, 2+ Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
1,200-1,800
Preferred Sites:
Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall
Other Sites:
Non-Traditional
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
No
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
400
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads
Additional Services:
Grand Opening, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
