The UPS Store franchise
The UPS Store sells shipping, packing, printing, mailbox rental and notary services to consumers and small businesses. Stores are franchised retail centers that use UPS as their carrier. At the end of 2025 there were 5,503 The UPS Store locations in the US, 5,487 franchised and 16 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $222K–$606K
- Franchise fee
- $39,950
- Royalty
- 5%
- Locations, 2025
- 5,503+349 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Time to open
- 120 to 300 days after signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Financing
- None offered
From The UPS Store, Inc’s 2026 filing.
How much a The UPS Store franchise costs
Opening a new traditional The UPS Store center costs an estimated $222,368 to $606,081. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: The UPS Store, Inc, 2026 filing, page 37
The UPS Store franchise fee
The franchise fee is $39,950, for a first center ($19,950 for later centers, $14,950 under the rural program). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: The UPS Store, Inc, 2026 filing, page 19
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5% of gross sales and commissions subject to royalty, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2.5% of gross sales |
Source: The UPS Store, Inc, 2026 filing, page 28
Sales and earnings
Shares figures The UPS Store publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it gives average and median annual adjusted gross sales for traditional franchised centers in 2023, 2024 and 2025. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: The UPS Store, Inc, 2026 filing, page 78
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,232 (+94) | 2 | 47 |
| 2024 | 5,350 (+118) | 15 | 74 |
| 2025 | 5,487 (+137) | 16 | 50 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: The UPS Store, Inc, 2026 filing, page 83
How The UPS Store compares
Of the 4 printing franchises on this site, The UPS Store is the 2nd cheapest to open and the largest by number of locations.
| Measure | The UPS Store | Typical printing |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $222K | $231K |
| Royalty | 5% | 5.5% |
| Closed or left per year | 1.1% | 2% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +6.8% | +4.7% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 4 of 4 |
Typical is the median across the 4 brands in printing franchises.
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The UPS Store franchise questions
How long does it take to open a The UPS Store?
120 to 300 days after signing, according to The UPS Store's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does The UPS Store help with financing?
No. The UPS Store does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
How long is a The UPS Store franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is The UPS Store growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 520 franchised locations opened and 171 closed or left, a net change of +6.8%. About 1.1% of locations closed or left each year. That is below the 2% typical for printing franchises.
How does The UPS Store compare with other printing franchises?
Of the 4 printing franchises here, The UPS Store is the 2nd cheapest to open (low end $222K against a $231K median) and the largest by number of locations. Its 5% royalty is in line with the 5.5% median.
Does The UPS Store say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it gives average and median annual adjusted gross sales for traditional franchised centers in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.