6060 Cornerstone Ct. W.
San Diego, CA 92121-3795
800#: (877) MBE-SALE
Tel: (858) 455-8800
Fax: (858) 455-8961
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.mbe.com
Contact: Mr. John Dring, Dir. Franchise Sales
Mail Boxes Etc., a UPS company, is the world's largest franchisor of retail postal and business services. Headquartered in San Diego, MBE boasts more than 4400 independently-owned locations around the world. The global leader in its industry, MBE provides convenient and value-added business services to general consumers, corporate "road warriors," and the small-office/home (SOHO) market.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1980; |
First Franchise: |
1980 |
| Franchise Units: |
4406 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
0 |
| Total Units: |
4406 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 3824;
Canada -- 382;
International -- 662
> North America -- Operations in 50 States,10 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 501 in CA, 293 in FL, 190 TX
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 200 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 4, 3, 3, 3, 5
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: All States |
| Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 2+ PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: NR SF; FS, SF, SC, RM, Non-Tradit.
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$45K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$113-210K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$161K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$150K |
|
| 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: |
Allowed |
| Encourage Conversions: |
Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: |
Yes/10 |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
No |
| Expand In Territory: |
Yes |
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
| Financial Assistance: |
Yes (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both) |
| Site Selection Assistance: |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
Yes |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
Yes |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
Yes/Yes |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
320 |
| On-Going Support: |
B,C,D,E,G,H,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
2 Weeks San Diego, CA; 2 Weeks In-Center. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
All United States |
| Canada: |
All Canada |
| Overseas: |
All Countries |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
For a sample questionnaire click here.