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UPS Store, The
6060 Cornerstone Ct. W.
San Diego, CA 92121-3762
800#: (877) 623-7253
Tel:
Fax: (858) 546-7493
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.theupsstore.com/franchise/fraopp.html
Contact: Mr. David Wells, Sales Department
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 5,500 The UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. locations in more than 40 countries and territories, the network is the global leader in its market.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1980
First Franchise: 1980
Franchise Units: 5,554
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 5,554
Distribution:
U.S. -- 4317;
Canada -- 276;
International -- 961
-North America -- Operations in 50 States,10 Provinces
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 556 in CA, 346 in FL, 215 TX
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 500
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 2+ PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,400 SF; SF, SC, RM, Non-Tradit.
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $7.5K
Total Investment: $138.7-245.5K
Average Total Investment: $192.1K
Minimum Net Worth: $50K (Varies)
Fees:
-Franchise: $29.9K
-Average Franchise Fee: $29.9K
-Royalty: 5%
-Average Royalty: 5.0%
-Advertising: 3.5%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: Yes/10
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: No
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association: CFA MEMBER
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 300
On-Going Support: A,B,C,e,G,h,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 10 Days San Diego, CA; Ongoing.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: All Countries
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