If you're searching for a resilient, service-based business opportunity with genuine day-to-day variety, Mail Boxes Etc. could be the franchise for you. With over 150 centres already trading across the UK and Ireland, this well-established brand combines parcel logistics, postal services, printing and business support under one roof, meeting the needs of both local businesses and everyday consumers.
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Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
Parcel, print and business services franchise with 150+ UK and Ireland centres
£25,000
personal capital
£70kk
investment
150
UK locations
How much does a Mail Boxes Etc. franchise cost?
Personal capital
Own funds required to complete the financing
£25,000
Total investment
Estimated total budget for the opening
£70,000
Locations in the country
150
Figures declared by the franchisor — sources and verification date at the bottom of the page.
What it's about
- Founded
- 1980
- Locations
- 150
- Type of business
- Shipping, postal, printing and business support services
- Company
- Mail Boxes Etc.
Fact sheet
Inside Mail Boxes Etc.
The right questions before you start
The concept at a glance
Founded in California in 1980, Mail Boxes Etc. has grown into a genuine giant of the non-food retail franchise world. Globally, the wider network operates more than 2,900 retail service centres across over 50 countries, with 1,700+ of these trading under the MBE banner. In the UK and Ireland alone, there are more than 150 franchised centres serving a loyal customer base that exceeds 250,000 regular clients worldwide. Each centre acts as a one-stop shop for small and medium-sized businesses, as well as private individuals, offering everything from international parcel shipping and mailbox services to printing, copying and graphic design.
Why join this franchise?
The parcel and logistics sector has enjoyed average annual growth of around 8% over the past five years, fuelled largely by the continued expansion of e-commerce. Mail Boxes Etc. is perfectly positioned to capture this demand, offering franchisees access to a proven, high-performance business model that has stood the test of time for more than four decades.
- A tried-and-tested concept appealing to both business and consumer customers
- A thriving, fast-growing market with strong long-term prospects
- The opportunity to provide practical, valuable solutions to your local business community
- Diverse revenue streams reducing reliance on a single service line
- The backing of an established international network
Who they're looking for
There is no fixed profile for a Mail Boxes Etc. franchisee, and no prior logistics experience is required. The brand welcomes self-employed entrepreneurs looking to grow, couples, business partners, and complete newcomers to franchising alike. What matters most is an entrepreneurial mindset, a genuine appetite for commercial activity, and a desire to deliver tailored, meaningful solutions to customers on a daily basis.
Requirements and investment
Prospective franchisees are expected to have liquid capital of around £25,000 to secure the necessary financing. The total investment required to launch a Mail Boxes Etc. centre, including initial fees of approximately £23,000, sits at around £70,000. In return, franchisees benefit from a comprehensive support package covering pre-opening assistance, site location guidance, area operational support, initial and ongoing training (including hands-on sessions in top-performing stores), and robust national marketing support to help drive footfall and brand awareness from day one.
Key facts
- Year founded: 1980
- Locations: 150+ across the UK and Ireland
- Average annual turnover: £240,000
- Liquid capital required: £25,000
- Total investment: £70,000
- Franchise fee (included in total investment): £23,000
- Average franchisee age: 35 to 45 years
If you're ready to explore a proven, service-driven business model with strong growth momentum and a supportive international network behind you, now is the time to find out more. Request information today and take the first step towards becoming a Mail Boxes Etc. franchisee.
How much does a Mail Boxes Etc. franchise cost?
The total investment to open a centre is around £70,000, including initial fees of roughly £23,000. Prospective franchisees also need liquid capital of about £25,000 to help secure financing for the project.
What are the requirements to become a Mail Boxes Etc. franchisee?
There is no set profile and no logistics background is needed. The brand welcomes established entrepreneurs, couples, business partners and complete newcomers to franchising, provided they bring commercial appetite and a genuine desire to deliver practical solutions to local businesses and consumers.
How many outlets does Mail Boxes Etc. have?
There are more than 150 franchised centres across the UK and Ireland. Globally, the wider network runs over 2,900 retail service centres in more than 50 countries, with 1,700-plus trading under the MBE name, serving upwards of 250,000 regular customers.
What support does Mail Boxes Etc. offer its franchisees?
The package spans pre-opening assistance, guidance on choosing a site, area operational support and structured training both at launch and on an ongoing basis, with practical time spent inside high-performing stores. National marketing activity helps build footfall and awareness from day one.
How much can a Mail Boxes Etc. franchisee earn?
Average annual turnover across the network is around £240,000 per centre. Revenue comes from several complementary lines — parcel shipping, mailboxes, printing, copying and graphic design — in a parcels and logistics sector that has grown roughly 8% a year over the past five years.
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