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| 8698 Elk Grove Blvd Suite 3 Elk Grove , California 95624 | |
| Details: About The UPS Store Company Profile Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. (MBE), a UPS company, is the world's largest franchisor of retail shipping, postal and business service centers. Its franchise brands, The UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc together comprise more than 6,000 independently owned locations around the world, providing convenient and value-added business services to the small-office/home-office (SOHO) market, corporate "road warriors," and consumers. History The Mail Boxes Etc. concept was introduced in 1980 as a convenient alternative to the post office. Throughout its evolution, it has continued to define and lead the business services category it created. In 2001, UPS acquired Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. In 2003, the two companies introduced The UPS Store brand. On April 7, 2003, approximately 3,000 Mail Boxes Etc. locations in the United States (at the time, nearly 90% of the domestic U.S. network) re-branded as The UPS Store and began offering lower (around 20% on average) UPS-direct shipping rates. The stores remain locally owned and operated, and continue to offer a variety of shipping, postal and business services, with convenient locations and world-class service. Growth In the year following the re-branding, Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. sold more than 500 new The UPS Store locations in the United States a record for the company, and phenomenal growth for a quarter-century-old franchise. Special-venue site development also has grown steadily with locations on college campuses and military bases, as well as in convention centers, hotels, and urban renewal areas/empowerment zones. Special-venue sites create an opportunity to provide services to consumers, regardless of where they live, work or travel. In addition to its domestic network, Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. has expanded globally through master license agreements, with locations in 40 countries. Historically, the services provided by The UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc. locations have been adaptable to the needs and market conditions of various countries and cultures around the world. In 2004, the company crossed the threshold of 5,000 locations worldwide. Throughout the company's historic growth, one thing has remained constant: the commitment of its franchisees to providing personalized and convenient business solutions and a world-class customer experience. Industry Recognition In 2009, Entrepreneur magazine's annual "Franchise 500," rated The UPS Store #8 among all franchise opportunities and #1 in the postal and business services category for the 19th consecutive year. Additionally, the company has a rich tradition of award-winning marketing and public relations campaigns, among other accolades. * 1990-2003 listed under the Mail Boxes Etc. brand History The Mail Boxes Etc. concept was introduced in 1980 as an alternative to the post office. Throughout its evolution it has continued to define and lead the business services category it created. In 2001, UPS acquired MBE. In 2003, the two companies introduced The UPS Store program to allow a re-branding of the U.S. network and also set lower maximum retail prices for UPS shipping services. Together, The UPS Store and Mail Boxes Etc. centers comprise more than 6,000 franchised locations around the world. Milestones 2009 Ranks #1 in Entrepreneur magazine's annual Franchise 500, in the postal and business services category for the 19th consecutive year and #8 among all franchise opportunities. 2008 Opens 6,000th worldwide location Expands existing sponsorship with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation and establishes the Toys for Tots Literacy Program 2007 Named the Most Competitive Retailer for 2007 by National Retail Federation Foundation and Kanbay Research Institute (KRI) 2006 Launches the "Design Dale's Ride" coloring contest, giving children ages 5 -12 a chance to design Dale Jarrett's The UPS Store/Toys for Tots racecar Latin America operations expands with the opening of the first center in Brazil 2005 Celebrates company's 25th anniversary. More than 265 Mail Boxes Etc. locations in Canada re-brand as The UPS Store Announces master license agreement in India, marks first expansion of The UPS Store brand outside North America Signs on as national sponsor for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation 2004 Opens 5,000th worldwide location Announces new master license agreement in Mexico, with plans to expand to 300 centers in the Mexican market over the next 10 years 2003 More than 3,000 Mail Boxes Etc. locations in the United States re-brand as The UPS Store 2002 Stuart Mathis becomes president 1,000th international location opens in Berlin, Germany 2001 Acquired by UPS(www.ups.com) Introduces new tagline, "There's help in here. Real help." 2000 Opens 4,000th location worldwide Opens centers in Sweden and the Republic of Korea Announces ValueCard program for corporate clients, to provide business support services and simplified billing processes for "road warriors" 1999 Introduces a new center design and decor package to its global franchise system with an updated floor plan, color scheme and high-impact graphics Introduces technology platform to U.S. franchisees that links network technology with point-of-sale (POS) computer systems, enhancing business capabilities and improving efficiency Opens locations in Tokyo and Vienna Features winner of the "See Your Small Business on the Super Bowl Search II" during Super Bowl XXXIII commercial 1998 Establishes We Deliver Dreams Foundation to fulfill dreams of individual children who are victims of abuse, neglect, poverty, violence or illness Signs master license agreement for Japan Features winner of the "See Your Small Business on the Super Bowl Search" during Super Bowl XXXII commercial, testifying to MBE's commitment to the small-office/home-office (SOHO) market Opens 3,000th location in the United States 1997 Acquired by US Office Products (USOP) 500th international location opens in Philippines Debuts tagline, "Making Business Easier. WorldwideSM" during Super Bowl XXXI commercial CEO A.W. DeSio retires, named Chairman Emeritus 1996 Advertises on the Super Bowl for the first time Grows to 3,000 franchise locations worldwide James H. Amos, Jr. joins the company as president 1995 Launches first national ad campaign, "It's not what we do, it's how we do it" 1994 100th international location opens in Canada Establishes national media fund 1993 Grows to 2,000 franchise locations worldwide Introduces No-limit Shipping Program (now called TotalShipping) 1990 Grows to 1,000 franchise locations worldwide 1988 First international location opens in Canada Signs Canada as first master license agreement 1986 Name changed to Mail Boxes Etc. Becomes a publicly traded company 1982 Sells first area franchise 1981 A. W. DeSio becomes President 1980 U.S. Mail Boxes founded by Gerald Aul, Pat Senn and Robert Diaz Name changed to Mail Boxes Etc. USA Herb Goffstein becomes president Sells first franchise in Carlsbad (San Diego County), California |
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| Last Tour Update: May 18, 2012 |
