UPS Store, The
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the UPS Store, The system.
UPS Store, The
6060 Cornerstone Ct. W.
San Diego, CA 92121-3762
800#: (877) 623-7253
Tel:
Fax: (858) 546-7493
E-mail: fransale@mbe.com
Web Site: www.theupsstore.com/franchise/fraopp.html
Contact: Mr. Don 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: 5554
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 5554
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 50 States,10 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 556 in CA, 346 in FL, 215 TX
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 2+ PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,400 SF; SF, SC, RM, Non-Tradit.
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $7.5K
Total Investment: $138.7-245.5K
Average Total Investment: $192K
Minimum Net Worth: $50K (Varies)
Fees
>Franchise: $29.9K
>Average Franchise Fee: $29K
>Royalty: 5%
>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
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 300
On-Going Support: A,B,C,e,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 10 Days San Diego, CA; Ongoing.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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