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Mail Boxes Etc.

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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!

Nessy’s new export vision for Weybridge Mail Boxes Etc.

Nessy’s new export vision for Weybridge Mail Boxes Etc.

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Nessy Vallis acquired the Mail Boxes Etc. business, which has been a fixture on Church Street for around twenty years, in September 2024, following a successful fourteen-year career in international sales, specialising in the print industry.

Her ambition in growing the service centre as part of the local community is to develop relationships with key customers from the surrounding areas to help them trade nationally and internationally, while also aiming to grow the walk-in design and print offering for local businesses too.

Outlining her growth plans, she said: “Mail Boxes Etc. is the world’s leading third-party provider of shipping, fulfilment, print and marketing solutions to small and medium enterprises and consumers across the globe, with a network of over one thousand eight hundred franchise locations in forty-eight countries.

“As a brand, it’s currently bucking the trend on UK high streets and is one of the few chain store outlets opening more stores, which I believe is because its service range meets so many growing needs.

“For instance, the emergence of so many ecommerce and working-from-home businesses in Weybridge and the surrounding areas means there are a huge number of people who want a professional solution for shipping worldwide, or a postal mailbox separate to their operational or residential address.

“For shipping, we take away the burden of choosing the right shipping partner for each package and help with documentation to ensure packages arrive with less likelihood of delays, and our packing solutions are extremely attractive to people exporting and importing fragile items.

“We also specialise in securely sending sensitive and high value paper documents, and our mailboxes provide a great solution for businesses operating from home who would rather not share their home address with customers.

“I’m looking forward to bringing all that to the people and businesses of Weybridge, helping local entrepreneurs and established businesses to go national and international, with a friendly, face-to-face customer service through our high street service centre.”

Mail Boxes Etc. is part of MBE Worldwide, which in 2023, served over one million business customers worldwide through its multi-brand operations, generating €1.4 billion.

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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Opportunities available across England, Wales, and Scotland
Business Type:
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Minimum Investment:
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