The UPS Store
- Ownership Requirement
- Full-time
- Business Type
- Franchise
Join a Trusted Retail Shipping Franchise
Bring The UPS Store's proven business model to non-traditional locations like colleges, military bases, and hotels.
Brand overview
The UPS Store has over 40 years of franchising experience, operating a nationwide network of more than 5,300 franchisees. Non-traditional centers bring shipping, packing, printing, and mailbox services to venues such as college campuses, military bases, hotels, and grocery stores, serving both individual consumers and small business owners where they already gather.
Availability
We are currently accepting inquiries in these states:
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Why choose The UPS Store
Four decades of franchising experience back a proven, scalable business model. Join a network of over 5,300 U.S. franchisees who provide peer guidance and mentorship. National, regional, and local advertising campaigns drive brand awareness and foot traffic. Qualified franchisees can pursue multi-center growth opportunities. Veterans receive approximately 50% off the initial franchise fee.
Investment Requirements
Total investment
$222,368–$606,081
Cash Required
$100,000
Net worth
$250,000
Franchise fee
$39,950
Royalty fee
8.5% of adjusted gross monthly sales (5% royalty and 3.5% marketing combined)
Ad fund %
3.5%
Total units
5,365
Financing available
No in-house financing; relationships with preferred lenders offering competitive and flexible options.
Real estate required
Yes
Growth Trends
Training & support
A comprehensive, multi-phase training program covers the company, business model, center operations, and business decision-making. Pre-opening support includes site selection and lease negotiation assistance. Franchisees receive access to a toll-free Help Desk for technology and operational questions, ongoing coaching from a dedicated franchise consultant, structured onboarding, peer mentorship, and regular brand e-newsletters.
Ideal candidate
The ideal franchisee has an entrepreneurial mindset and a willingness to follow a proven system. No direct retail experience is required. Candidates need good or excellent credit, a minimum cash contribution of $100,000 to $150,000, and a minimum net worth of $250,000. This model is built for active, hands-on ownership rather than passive investment.
With over 40 years of franchising experience and more than 5,300 locations nationwide, The UPS Store offers a proven path to small-business ownership in non-traditional venues. If you meet the financial requirements and are ready for hands-on ownership, request more information to begin the conversation.