Mail Boxes Etc. - Because Starting your own business doesn’t have to be complicated.
- Over 2,900* Retail Service Centres in 50+ Countries *including those trading under our sister brands
- Over 1,700 MBE Franchised Service Centres, Worldwide
- 150+ MBE Franchised Service Centres in UK & IE
We're seeking dynamic, motivated individuals, couples or business partners, to join our network of high-street stores, offering a mix of services targeting both businesses and consumers, including parcel logistics, postal, print and copy services.
There’s never been greater demand for our services
With over 250,000 regular customers, worldwide, we’ve become the go-to, one-stop-shop for essential services, small and medium businesses, and the general public, are looking for.
The Mail Boxes Etc. franchise is the perfect opportunity for you if you are looking for greater independence in your future; even if you are a self-employed business owner wanting to diversify your business.
We know what it takes to thrive in an ever-changing marketplace, and our willingness to adapt to modern demands, means we’re still ahead of the game, more than 40 years later.
The Benefits of Owning a Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise:
As a Mail Boxes Etc. franchise owner, you’ll become part of a network of businesses dedicated to fulfilling the demand for a superior service, locally. With our backing and support, you’ll bring high-quality offerings, and excellent in-store customer service, to the heart of your business community.
Mail Boxes Etc. are fully invested in our people, and are proud of our commitment to empowering people just like you to build a better future for themselves.
Through your Mail Boxes Etc. centre, you’ll provide a range of business solutions, including:
- Packing & shipping letters and parcels all over the world
- Logistics solutions for business
- Mailbox and virtual address solutions
- Printing and copying
- Graphic Design & marketing services
Has COVID-19 had an effect on the Mail Boxes Etc. Network?
During the COVID-19 emergency, MBE centres never stopped working, guaranteeing continuity of service for our customers. The resilient spirit of our business owners and all MBE staff has highlighted their ability to adapt and react to constantly shifting consumer needs. Digital training, constant communication and support technology are the three pillars that sustained MBE during the peak of the Covid-19 emergency, emphasising the values that distinguish the brand.
Your business, our support:
Mail Boxes Etc. believe in the power of togetherness, so as a franchisee, you will benefit from:
- The power of the network
- Multiple revenue streams
- Business planning and sales coaching
At Mail Boxes Etc. we put our people at the heart of what we do, so you’ll benefit from the guidance and support of people who want to watch you grow. Our training and support package, has been designed to maximise your potential, and includes:
- Pre-opening & site location
- Area operational support
- Pre-launch, & ongoing comprehensive training including On-site training in some of our most successful stores.
- Extensive national marketing support
What’s my Investment?
Your initial personal investment could be as little as £25,000, with the full, initial investment being between £60,000 and £70,000. Up to 70% of this cost can be funded by a loan from a high-street bank (subject to status). Mail Boxes Etc. also work with finance houses and enterprise finance schemes to help you secure funding for your business.
And, what’s more…
If you are already running a business, and are looking for the right kind of ‘bolt-on’ to enhance your services, and help you grow, Mail Boxes Etc. could be exactly what you need.
Your Next Steps:
Don’t let the Mail Boxes Etc. opportunity pass you by! Just fill in the form below to request more information, today!
MBE and PrestaShop join forces to become a leading global commerce platform to power business growth
MBE enables people and entrepreneurs to succeed in growing their business through a platform of digital-ready shipping, fulfilment, print and marketing solutions. In 2020, MBE served over 700,000 business customers worldwide through a global network of 2,800+ service centres in 53 countries with system-wide sales exceeding US$ 1 billion.
PrestaShop allows any merchant to utilise its e-commerce channel anywhere in the world, benefiting from a platform fully customisable and adaptable to each market. In 2020, more than 300,000 merchants generated over €22 billion in sales via PrestaShop’s e-commerce platform and services.
A strong set of common core values - passion, tenacity, ambition, team spirit and innovation - underlies the strategic motivation for MBE’s acquisition of PrestaShop.
These attributes support the two companies’ common vision originating from the merging of respective strengths, the digital e-commerce and physical location-based platforms, complementing each other’s offer within the same global commerce value chain. The result will allow a fully integrated, seamless customer experience to enable enterprises to realize significant growth potential.
MBE and PrestaShop both focus on one primary strategic customer segment, SMEs. The joined forces will mean significant growth potential in their core geographical strongholds and common base of 600,000+ customers in Europe (primarily Italy, France, Spain, Germany, the UK and Poland) and over 1 million worldwide.
“PrestaShop and its people are a great addition to MBE. By combining “atoms and bits” we will further differentiate our unique positioning in the market thus enabling MBE to become one of the leading global e-commerce and logistics platforms for businesses.” said Paolo Fiorelli, Chairman and CEO - MBE Worldwide.
“ Joining MBE is an opportunity for PrestaShop to accelerate its growth with the support of a leading industry player that will enable us to further our position of leadership in Europe and Latin America, conquer new customers and provide a fully integrated best-in-class offering to our clients. The complementarity of both our offers will enable us to become the leading global commerce platform for business growth.” said Alexandre Eruimy, Managing Director - PrestaShop, who will continue his leadership role managing the PrestaShop Team and business.
MBE has been advised by Intesa Sanpaolo - IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division - and Banco BPM as mandated lead arrangers, bookrunners and underwriters in the financing transaction to support the acquisition, by PwC for the financial, legal, tax and HR due diligence and by Sidley Austin LLC, Gide Loyrette Nouel and Chiomenti as legal advisors.
PrestaShop and its shareholders have been advised by Lincoln International as investment bank, EY Strategy and Transactions for the Vendor Due Diligence, Jones Day and Volt Associés as legal advisors to the transaction.
