Start Your Business with a Globally Trusted, Proven Model
- 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
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
- 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!
Discover the Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise Opportunity at our Birmingham Event
On Thursday 16th October 2025, we’re inviting you to join our Fortidia Franchise Insight Event at the Leonardo Hotel, Birmingham.

This event is designed for anyone considering owning a Mail Boxes Etc. franchise. You’ll hear from our Franchise Recruitment team, discover the dedicated support available to every partner, and learn how MBE combines pack and ship, print, design and marketing services into a proven, scalable business model.
On the day you’ll meet:
- Richard Cage – Franchise Recruitment Director, Mail Boxes Etc.
- Sam Whittaker – Marketing Director
- Ranjit Dorka – Network Sales & Operations Midlands Representative
You’ll also join Q&A sessions and breakout groups to ask questions and explore the MBE opportunity in detail.
About Mail Boxes Etc.
Mail Boxes Etc. was founded in California in 1980 and is one of the world's largest non-food retail franchises and part of a global business network 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
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.
There’s never been a greater demand for our services
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.
Event Details:
- Location: Leonardo Hotel, Birmingham
- Date: Thursday 16th October
- Time: 10am-2.30pm
Lunch & Refreshments will be provided.
Get in touch today and register your interest to take your first step towards running your own Mail Boxes Etc. Centre!


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