Mail Boxes Etc
UK Franchise

MBE…..the one-stop franchise for business, postal and communication services

Join a niche operator!  Find plenty of scope and variety with a Mail Boxes Etc. franchise, a full member of the bfa.
MBE is unique in UK franchising.  With 110 one-stop stores, it is the only High Street chain that offers consumers and local companies a truly comprehensive range of business, postal and communication services.  These include everything from its number one service – the safe and secure packaging and despatch of parcels all over the world – to mail box rental, printing and photocopying, corporate literature design, as well as office supplies and stationery, all conveniently available at each location.

30 years experience!
The franchise is part of a global organisation that began in the USA in 1980.  Today, there are more than 6000 operating centres across the world serving their local communities who are individual consumers and businesses in all sectors.

What MBE does
MBE provides all types of business service.  Increasingly, it is regarded as the premier and most convenient local provider, because stores are located in town centres and they offer extended opening hours.

MBE’s current range of services includes:

• Courier and Shipping Solutions
• Copy and Print Services
• Mailboxes
• Office Supplies
• Etc

Serving the community
MBE services are helping to fill some of the gap left by the closure of local Post Offices.  MBE’s leading service, the safe and secure packaging and despatch of parcels all over the world, has grown significantly across the network.  MBE can pack and ship anything, anywhere - from valuable antiques to holiday luggage.


No previous experience required
Franchisees do not need previous experience of the sector because MBE’s comprehensive four week training programme covers everything they need to know and equips them to be successful business people.  It covers all aspects of running a small business, from sales and marketing to book-keeping and man-management.

Established franchisees are from all walks of life and a wide range of backgrounds.  MBE says that the right attitude and attributes are more important than previous career.

Training, support and investment
The training and support package includes site selection and design, shop fittings, equipment and initial local marketing.  Typically, the investment starts from around £60,000 of which up to about 70 per cent can usually be financed by one of the leading banks, all of whom have excellent working relationships with MBE.   

What MBE franchisees say:

“I went to an exhibition but none of the businesses held significant appeal until I went on to the Mail Boxes Etc. stand.  MBE offered great variety and I could see the potential for making a sound business out of an MBE franchise.  I understood the value of the services and how they meet the genuine needs of local businesses.”
Dave Tester, 2009 MBE franchisee of the year

“We particularly liked the variety of services MBE offers and we struck a rapport with the people too.  We knew that MBE is a robust franchise, offering a range of services that businesses and individuals really want, so there will always be a demand.”
Murli Mulchandani and Rikesh Nichani, former MBE franchisees of the year and owners of four central London stores

“Mail Boxes Etc met all our criteria, not least because it would provide an opportunity for us to work together, which I can recommend.  It has been extremely successful and our personal experience has been great.”
Russell Sykes, Portsmouth

“The centre is doing really well and we are very busy.  I certainly wouldn’t want to be employed again.  It took me 20 years to realise that I don’t like working for other people and I’m much happier being independent.”
Frank Bigley, Sheffield  

 “Being a franchisee is a great opportunity but with the benefit of on-going support from the franchisor.  It was one of the best decisions of my life.”
Graham Angus, Stirling

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