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Start Your Business with a Globally Trusted, Proven Model

Mail Boxes Etc. was founded in California in 1980 and is one of the world's largest non-food retail franchises with 140 Centres in the UK. MBE Offers a thriving business model with in-demand services, with the entire network experiencing double-digit growth year on year. and part of:

  • 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.

Located in major cities throughout the UK, MBE centres provide comprehensive shipping services to both individuals and businesses, offering reliable solutions for both international and domestic shipping needs.

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, 45 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.

Beyond shipping, MBE Centres offer a range of additional services, including:
  • Mailbox Personalisation: Offering businesses and individuals prime high-street mailbox locations ensuring their privacy.
  • Virtual address solutions
  • Packing & shipping letters and parcels all over the world
  • Efficient logistics solutions for businesses, providing exclusive shipping rates to customers from industry giants like UPS DHL, FedEx and Parcelforce.
  • Printing and copying prowess: Go beyond traditional printing, meeting every challenge, no matter the scale.
  • Graphic Design & marketing services including: Branding Solutions: Helping local businesses shine with top-tier design and marketing solutions, bridging both digital and traditional realms.
  • Specialised art and auction shipping
These diverse services provide MBE store owners with multiple streams of income, reducing reliance on a single type of service. Additionally, the potential for earning recurring income from both individual and business clients ensures a steady cash flow, making owning an MBE franchise a lucrative and financially secure business opportunity.

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 £22,000, 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 store 5 Star Reviews

MBE Weybridge

This week we take a look at MBE Weybridge who have this week received not just one, but two 5-star reviews on their Google listing! Big congratulations to Peter and team and helping to make MBE #PeoplePossible.

The reviews read:

"Professional, brilliant attention to detail and a super level of customer service, going above and beyond what I'd expect. Great printing/collating service from the MBE team, very much appreciated by another local SME.’’

“Always my ‘go to’ printers. They are so helpful, speedy and supportive. Thank you Peter and Team.”

MBE Holborn

This week we take a look at MBE Holborn who have recently received a sparkling 5-star review on their Google listing! A big congratulations to the team and helping to make MBE #PeoplePossible.

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The review read:

"Friendly neighbourhood print shop, close to the British Museum. Timu and Raymond are always really helpful and responsive and this is a great location for our organisation."

Shirvin at MBE Holborn shared the following about the store's journey since opening in January this year:

"With a huge footfall of tourists, we have been able to embrace the opportunity to provide first-class shipping services to customers from around the world. On top of this, we have excelled in providing postal services for postcards and souvenirs for tourists and visitors alike.

In terms of local businesses, we have already teamed up with numerous companies who use our centre for shipping. Just this week, we are also proud to announce that we have teamed up with a local “hot desk” company named Labs and have negotiated terms to become their official shipping supplier for the hundreds of hot desking companies that use the facilities.

And finally, we are proud to serve the prestigious Cordon Bleu cookery school with the printing of student coursework, portfolios, and menus. The school sees students pay up to £40,000 per year to study there, leaving them working in the world’s highest-spec restaurants and catering establishments.

With summer fast approaching we look forward to serving the many hundreds of thousands of tourists that pass our area, and growing MBE Holborn into a flagship store for the whole brand."

Mail Boxes Etc. Success Stories

Shahram Bashiri – Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise Partner Profile

Mail Boxes Etc Franchise Partner since: December 2009. Number of MBE Stores: 8

Peter Lyons - Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise Partner Profile

October 18, 2024| Franchise Success Stories
Mail Boxes Etc Franchise Partner since October 1995. Number of MBE Stores: 5

Nadia Jonker – Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise Partner Profile

October 16, 2024| Franchise Success Stories
Mail Boxes Etc Franchise Partner since November 2022. Number of MBE Stores: 1

Interview with Anil Shani – make way for the new

July 19, 2023
Anil Shani, owner of Mail Boxes Etc. in Worcester, is the embodiment of the new wave of MBE franchisees.

Handle with Care: Interview with an Art Shipper

May 12, 2022
From antiques and fine art to covetable rare pieces, if you’re looking to ship something precious, you want to do it with care. That’s where the experts come in.
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Available Locations:
Opportunities available across England, Wales, and Scotland
Business Type:
Franchise
Minimum Investment:
£22,000
Financing Assistance
3rd Party
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