
The UPS Store
Postal, business, printing, and communications services- Units as of 2020
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5,268 (289 added in 3 years)5.5%
- 2021 Franchise 500 Rank
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#3 Ranked #5 last year
- Initial investment
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$138K - $567K
Company Overview
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About The UPS Store
- Industry
- Services (Other)
- Related Categories
- Postal & Business Centers, Miscellaneous Retail Businesses, Shipping Services
- Founded
- 1980
- Leadership
- Tim Davis, President
- Ticker Symbol
- UPS
Franchising Overview
- Franchising Since
- 1980 (41 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 340
- Where seeking
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This company is seeking new franchisees throughout the US.
This company is seeking new franchisees in the following international regions: Canada
- # of Units
- 5,268 (as of 2020)
Information for Franchisees
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a The UPS Store franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $29,950
- Initial Investment
- $137,849 - $566,585
- Cash Requirement
- $75,000 - $125,000
- Veteran Incentives
- $10,000 off franchise fee, including 50% off initial application fee
- Royalty Fee
- 5%
- Ad Royalty Fee
- 2.5%
- Term of Agreement
- 10 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
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Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
- In-House Financing
- The UPS Store offers in-house financing to cover the following: startup costs, equipment, inventory
- Third Party Financing
- The UPS Store has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- On-The-Job Training
- 92 hours
- Classroom Training
- 77.5 hours
- Ongoing Support
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Purchasing Co-opsNewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresLease NegotiationField OperationsSite SelectionProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Co-op AdvertisingAd TemplatesNational MediaRegional AdvertisingMarketing Planning & SupportSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail MarketingLoyalty Program/App
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- No
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- No
- # of employees required to run
- 3
- Are exclusive territories available?
- No
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Franchise 500 Ranking History
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