Industry:

Business services franchises

Business established:

1992

Total business units:

36

Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) is a multi-product income stream business model.

We serve the small to medium business market through:

• Courier, freight and packing services
• Mailbox services, including virtual offices
• Printing and business services

In today’s electronic world, our mailbox services have never been more important to clients wanting to safeguard their identity against fraud. MBE has a range of services which means that you don’t have to set foot in our centres in order to get your mail, courier your parcel, or print your letterhead. MBE can do it all from our one-stop centres.

We assist new franchisees with the selection of their territory, ensuring the right density and mix of businesses in the area, plus we locate suitable commercial premises in the commercial/retail district. MBE assists with property negotiations and equipment leases on behalf of franchisees as this is one of our core areas of expertise.

Our experienced team deliver ongoing training and marketing support to franchisees all year round and are available to assist with queries at any time.

Your customer base is essentially a professional clientele (small to medium businesses, corporate clients, located within 3-5kms from your centre) and the centre operates during business hours (Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm) with low staffing requirements (two people) making it ideal for a family unit to operate.

Our ideal candidate can demonstrate the following:

• Their ambition is to create/run their own business
• They appreciate the service / B2B industry
• They have an entrepreneurial mindset and want to be part of their local community
• They appreciate and value teamwork
• They understand and follow the rules of the network
• They have a professional approach
• They have adequate financial resources

What MBE can offer you:

• Industry that grows with three distinct revenue streams (couriers, packing and shipping services; mailbox rentals; printing)
• Industry not too sensitive to economic fluctuations
• Established brand and an international network
• Low initial investment
• Fast capitalisation
• Non-complex and pleasant activity (no printing background is required)
• Being an entrepreneur, but not on your own

Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) Worldwide Mission Statement:

Making business easier worldwide through our service and distribution network, delivering personalised and convenient business solutions with world- class customer service.

Skills

• No experience is required, however business acumen is a must
• All training is provided as well as a comprehensive support program

History

Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) was established in 1980 in San Diego and in 2000, the United Parcel Service purchased the MBE Master License for USA/Canada/Puerto Rico which later re-branded their 4,300+ locations to The UPS Store. In the rest of the world including Australia & NZ, stores are branded Mail Boxes Etc. (also known as MBE Business Centres) and our Master Licensee is head quartered in Italy since 2009. You will find all the details regarding our global network at www.mbeglobal.com

Awards

Winner Mail Boxes Etc. (MBE) Marketing Excellence Award 2017 and 2015 (defeating thirty-one other countries)