We grant The UPS Store franchises for Centers featuring shipping, packaging, postal, print, and similar business and communication services to be operated at Traditional and Non-Traditional locations. This disclosure document focuses on Centers to be operated at Traditional locations. (We offer franchises for Centers to be located at Non-Traditional locations in a separate franchise disclosure document).
Company Background
The UPS Store(R) is a franchised business that specializes in shipping and packaging, postal and print, and other related services for small businesses. The company has over 4,000 locations across the United States where customers can ship letters and packages. As of 2017, there were more than 1 million memberships to The UPS Store(R) worldwide with an annual revenue of $1 billion USD.
Franchise Opportunity
The UPS Store has been a trusted resource for shipping, packaging, and postal services for over 30 years. But with the rise of e-commerce, more and more people are choosing to ship their packages themselves. The UPS Store is here to help. We offer a wide range of shipping and packaging services that are perfect for any business or individual. Plus, our print services are some of the best in the business. Come see why The UPS Store is the go-to source for all your business needs.
Corporate Structure
Corporate Information
Investment and Franchisee Fees
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a traditional (non-Rural and non-Veterans) Center is $150,196 to $371,022. This includes $34,800 to $54,300 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
Royalties and Marketing Fees
Royalties : 5.0% of revenue
Franchisee Attrition
10 /10
This franchise's rate of attrition in 2023
of 0.00%
was
Lower
than the 2% in the Services-General industry. Generally speaking, a higher rate of attrition represents a less stable franchise system and a lower rate of attrition indicates a more successful system
What's Included in franchise attrition?
We define the franchisee attrition rate as the sum of terminations, re-acquisitions by
franchisor, non-renewals, and ceased operations, divided by the number of outlest at the start of the year.
It is a strong indicator of the strength of the underlying operating model
Employee Contact Database
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Position
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Franchise Disclosure Documents
FDD
Effective Date
Distribution of The UPS Store Franchisees
The UPS Store Franchise System Development in 2017
FAQ
How much investment do I need to start my own The UPS Store business?
Franchisees typically require at least
$137,849 to
$566,585 investment to get their
The UPS Store business started
What are the initial franchise fees for The UPS Store?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least
$37,517 in fees directly to
The UPS Store in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a The UPS Store franchise? What are
the average revenues for a typical The UPS Store business?
We haven’t done the math on how much revenue a typical
The UPS Store brings in each year. We estimate that other
franchisees in the Professional Services industry generate
$0 revenue, so we would expect
The UPS Store to generate a similar amount
How long do I need to commit to running a The UPS Store unit? What
is my contractual commitment?
The UPS Store franchisees are typically required to sign up to a
10 year contract initially. The renewal length
is 10 years. You can of course exit early but
don’t expect to get any refund!
Accessibility
5 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from
$61,500 to $65,000
which is
Much Lower
than the $389,186 to $697,276 average in the Services-General industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc
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