The UPS StoreFranchise Cost & FDD Overview

Business Services — Shipping & Business Services franchise. Founded in 1980. Headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Investment

$25.2K - $415.9K

Franchise Fee

$29.9K

Royalty

5%

+ 2.5% marketing

Total Units

5,365

San Diego, CA Founded 1980Business Services · Shipping & Business Services

23 notable changes in the 2025 FDD

Fees, unit trends, and item-by-item text changes from 2022 to 2025 are available in the full comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a The UPS Store franchise cost?+
The estimated initial investment for a The UPS Store franchise ranges from $25.2K - $415.9K. This includes the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and initial working capital as disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What is the The UPS Store franchise fee?+
The initial franchise fee for The UPS Store is $29.9K. This is a one-time payment to the franchisor for the right to operate under the brand.
What are The UPS Store's ongoing fees?+
The UPS Store franchisees pay a 5% royalty fee on gross sales and a 2.5% marketing/advertising fee. These are ongoing fees paid regularly to the franchisor.
How many The UPS Store franchise locations are there?+
As of the latest FDD filing, The UPS Store has 5,365 total locations across the United States. This figure includes both franchised and company-owned units.
Where can I find The UPS Store's full FDD?+
FDDs are available directly from the franchisor or through FDD filing services. FranchiseDiff shows extracted comparison data from publicly available FDDs — we do not distribute the documents themselves.

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