THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)
The UPS Store franchises retail centers offering shipping, packaging, postal, print, notary, copying, office supplies, and communication services like faxing. These centers target businesses of all sizes, small office/home office workers, and busy consumers seeking convenient, time-saving services. The business model relies on a service distribution network connecting franchisees with national and international companies for shipping, packaging, print, and other needs.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 1% marketing fee + 2.5% national ad fund + $100-500/mo collaborative dues + $202/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 4,931 franchised Traditional The UPS Store® Centers in the United States that were in operation and reported gross sales during the entire 2024 Year, subject to specific qualifiers regarding continuous operation and reporting, and excluding Non-Traditional sites.
* All revenue figures (average, median, top 10% average, bottom 10% average) for the 2024 calendar year are directly extracted from the 'Systemwide Outlet Summary' table and the accompanying narrative within Item 19. The document explicitly states that these adjusted gross sales numbers do not reflect costs of sales, operating expenses, or other costs that must be deducted to obtain net income or profit, and it does not provide percentages or ranges for these expenses, thus profit estimates cannot be made.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 89% of Business Services franchises
- #2 largest franchise system in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) Current | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
| CruiseOne | $13K – $21K | $11K | 1.5% | 2,175 |
Business Services Average 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+36 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) franchisees (2010 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
5,072 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Dispute with former franchisee alleging violation of California franchise law, breach of implied covenant, fraud, and interference related to competing business and termination threats.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) franchise ranges from $216,417 to $608,975. This includes a franchise fee of $29,950. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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