The UPS Store/Mail Boxes Etc.

#37

At a Glance

Products & Services: Postal, business & communications services

Number of Locations: 4,707

Total Investment: $150.2K - 371.02K

Founded: 1980

Began Franchising: 1980

Public Owned

About The UPS Store/Mail Boxes Etc.

The first Mail Boxes Etc. store was opened in Carlsbad, California by Gerald Aul, Pat Senn and Robert Diaz, who designed it as an alternative to the U.S. Postal Service. In 2001, Mail Boxes Etc. became a subsidiary of UPS and began re-branding as The UPS Store in 2003. The UPS Store locations provide packaging, shipping, copy and print services, mailbox services, computer time rentals and more. Franchises are located throughout the United States and in Canada.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S.	Canadian	International	Company Owned
2011	4,357	350	0	0
2010	4,390	351	0	0
2009	4,445	340	0	0
2008	4,461	330	1,191	0

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $150,196 - $371,022
Franchise Fee: $29,950
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable

Financial Requirements

Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $60,000

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..

Financing Type	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 2 weeks. Ongoing support

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

Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,

Other marketing support: Local store marketing