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When people think of The UPS Store®, they immediately think of shipping.
What many don’t realize is that, in addition to convenient access to
UPS-direct shipping prices, The UPS Store offers a complete array of
business services, providing businesses and consumers with a one-stop shop
for a variety of needs.
In addition to domestic and international shipping, products and services
include black-and-white and color duplications, document finishing (binding,
laminating, etc.), notary, printing services (business cards, letterhead,
rubber stamps, etc.), full-service packaging, freight crating and shipping,
mailbox and postal services, office and packaging supplies and more. We also
feature Wireless Internet access (Wi-Fi) through SBC’s FreedomLinkSM
service. Additionally, we serve as an AuctionDrop™ drop-off site and also do
convenient, hassle-free eBay® selling.
Mail Boxes Etc.®, Inc., a UPS company, franchises The UPS Store and Mail
Boxes Etc. brands. Currently, there are more than 3,800 The UPS Store
locations in the United States, and more than 1,500 Mail Boxes Etc.
locations worldwide. Together, the two brands comprise the world’s largest
franchise network of retail shipping, postal and business service centers,
with more than 5,300 locations in over 40 countries and territories. In
2004, The UPS Store network in the United States grew by an average of two
new stores every business day, and is expected to exceed 5,000 U.S.
locations by 2007. No matter where you are in the world, you can count on
The UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc. locations for all of your shipping and
business needs.
In 2005, Entrepreneur magazine's annual "Franchise 500," a ranking
of franchise opportunities based on factors such as financial strength,
stability, growth rate and size, rated The UPS Store #5 among all franchise
opportunities and #1 in the postal and business services category for the
15th consecutive year.*
The Mail Boxes Etc. concept was introduced in 1980 as an alternative to the
post office. Throughout its evolution, it has continued to define and lead
the business services category it created. In 2001, UPS acquired Mail Boxes
Etc. In 2003, the two companies introduced The UPS Store opportunity,
offering the U.S. network the choice to re-brand and setting lower maximum
retail prices for UPS shipping services.
On April 7, 2003, approximately 3,000 Mail Boxes Etc. locations in the
United States (nearly 90% of the domestic U.S. network) re-branded as The
UPS Store and began offering lower (around 20% on average) UPS-direct
shipping rates. The stores remain locally owned and operated, and continue
to offer the same variety of postal and business services, with the same
convenience and world-class customer experience. In the year following the
re-branding, Mail Boxes Etc., Inc.the company sold more than 500 new The UPS
Store locations in the United States – phenomenal growth for a
quarter-century-old franchise.
Special-venue site development also has grown steadily with locations in
airports, universities, military bases, convention centers, hotels, as well
as urban renewal areas and empowerment zones. Special-venue sites create an
opportunity to provide services to consumers, regardless of where they live,
work or travel.
In addition to its domestic network, MBE has expanded globally through
master license agreements in nearly 80 countries. In 2002, the company
celebrated the opening of its 1,000th franchised location operating outside
the United States. Historically, the services provided by The UPS Store and
Mail Boxes Etc. locations have been adaptable to the needs and market
conditions of various countries and cultures around the world.
Throughout the company's historic growth, one thing has remained constant:
the commitment ofous to providing personalized and convenient business
solutions with a world-class customer experience.
The UPS Store interior is designed to promote a comfortable, yet
professional business environment, with a contemporary appearance focused on
products and services.
Typically located in shopping centers and commercial complexes, The UPS
Store locations can also be found in special venues such as airports,
universities, convention centers, hotels and military bases. Location sizes
range from 1,200 to 1,800 sq. ft. and centers generally employ a full-time
staff of two or more employees, including the owner/operator. Hours of
operation vary, but locations are typically open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.
to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Many locations are also open on
Sundays. Mail Boxes Etc., Inc., a UPS company, franchises The UPS Store and
Mail Boxes Etc. brands. Currently, there are more than 3,800 The UPS Store
locations in the United States, and more than 1,500 Mail Boxes Etc.
locations worldwide. Together, the two brands comprise the world’s largest
franchise network of retail shipping, postal and business service centers,
with more than 5,300 locations in over 40 countries and territories. In
2004, The UPS Store network in the United States grew by an average of two
new stores every business day, and is expected to exceed 5,000 U.S.
locations by 2007.
* 1990-2003 listed under the Mail Boxes Etc. brand
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