The UPS Store Celebrates 5,000th Retail Location Milestone!
September 19 2017 - 11:00AM
The UPS Store, Inc., the nation’s largest franchise system of
retail shipping, print and business service centers, is now 5,000+
locations strong, the company announced today.
“The franchise now has a store within 10 miles of 84 percent of
the U.S. population,” said Tim Davis, president of The UPS Store.
“And with the benefit of a solid value proposition, continued
innovation, committed franchisees and the backing of the UPS®
brand, the prospect for growth in the years ahead is positive.”
The 5,000th store milestone arrives during a time when The UPS
Store has experienced strong growth over the past several years.
The network has continued to expand, recently adding more than 100
stores per year – this growth being a factor in the No. 4 overall
ranking in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2017 Franchise 500 list.
“The UPS Store® network is made up of dedicated individuals and
families who are committed to serving small business owners,
customers and their communities,” said Chris Adkins, vice president
of franchise development for The UPS Store. “Each of our
franchisees have played a critical role in our growth and the
development of our products and services. We look forward to
welcoming more franchisees into our network as we continue to
challenge ourselves to find new ways we can bring convenience and
value to our customers.”
One of the keys to the success for the brand has been an ongoing
evolution to better meet the needs of small business owners.
Over the years the retail concept has expanded to include a range
of solutions for small business owners, making The UPS Store a
one-stop shop for small-business support. Services offered
typically include printing, notary services, shredding, mailbox and
locker rental, and, in some cases, even inventory management
solutions. This is in addition to the packing expertise and
full range of UPS shipping services and delivery options available
to meet the varying needs of customers.
Among the newest offerings is the Print on Demand service, which
rolled out earlier this year in 19 markets across the
country. This service enables customers – including business
travelers as well as small businesses -- to enter a print job
online, have it printed at a local store and delivered to them
within the same day once the project is completed. 3D
printing for prototypes or one-of-a-kind items is another example
of how the company has innovated, becoming the first nationwide
retailer to offer 3D printing at some franchised locations.
Besides an ever-expanding suite of services, The UPS Store is
also constantly experimenting with ways to better serve customers
by providing conveniently located services. In addition to
traditional locations, The UPS Store has introduced alternate
concepts including a store-in-store model, featuring
small-footprint stores inside existing high-traffic retailers, such
as pharmacies, hardware and grocery stores. The “Main Street Model”
is another modernization, offering reduced franchise fees for
people who want to start a franchise in a rural or underserved
location.
Other non-traditional locations include university and hotel
centers and allow franchisees to serve the surrounding community in
addition to specific customers, such as students and hotel guests.
At Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., a new store opened this
past April that will not only support retail customers, but will
also serve as the central mail center for the university, handling
all incoming mail and packages for approximately 8,800 students and
employees.
As The UPS Store brand evolves, customers continue to benefit
from the innovation of its parent company, UPS. UPS is dedicated to
improving the consumer experience with innovations like UPS My
Choice® and UPS Access Point™, services that provide customers
control of how and when they receive their packages. Working
together, The UPS Store is able to extend the reliability,
flexibility and service that UPS is known for to each and every
customer.
To read about and hear from current franchisees, visit
theupsstorefranchise.com/5000. For more information about
franchising opportunities with The UPS Store, visit The UPS Store
Franchise website.
About The UPS Store
With 5,000+ locations in North America, The UPS Store network
comprises the nation’s largest franchise system of conveniently
located retail shipping, postal, print and business service
centers. The UPS Store locations in the U.S. are independently
owned and operated by licensed franchisees of The UPS Store, Inc.,
a subsidiary of UPS (NYSE: UPS). Services, pricing and hours of
operation may vary by location. For additional information on The
UPS Store, visit theupsstore.com. For information
on The UPS Store franchise
opportunities for opening a The UPS
Store location, visit
www.theupsstorefranchise.com. Follow The UPS Store
on Twitter at @TheUPSStore and like The
UPS Store on Facebook
at facebook.com/theupsstore.
+ includes locations in the U.S. and Canada
Nothing contained in this release is intended as an offer to
purchase a franchise. The UPS Store franchises are offered only by
delivery of a franchise disclosure document in compliance with
FTC’s rule on franchising and applicable state law. Nothing herein
is intended to amend or disclaim any information contained in The
UPS Store Franchise Disclosure Document.
Jenny Robinson
858-455-8846
jennyrobinson@upsstore.com
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