The UPS Store Ranks in Top Five of Entrepreneur Franchise 500 for Third Year
17 January 2019 - 4:30AM
The UPS Store® network, the largest franchise system of retail
shipping, postal, print and business service centers in the United
States, has been named one of the world’s top franchise brands
according to Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2019 Franchise 500 list. With
over 1,000 companies around the globe applying to be a part of this
ranking in 2018, The UPS Store is ranked #5 and is first in its
category. Additionally, this marks the 29th year of the
retail brand’s inclusion within this selective ranking program and
its third year in the top five.
The Entrepreneur Franchise 500 ranking is an exclusive annual
collection of top franchise brands across 17 distinct business
categories. To be included in the list, franchise brands are
evaluated on over 150 data points, including size and growth of the
system, support, brand strength, and financial strength and
stability. The UPS Store has consistently appeared on the list by
focusing on growing and evolving the brand to provide exceptional
franchise opportunities to entrepreneurs and providing a superb
customer experience in store and online.
“We are honored to receive this recognition as a top franchise
company,” said Chris Adkins, vice president of franchise and
business development for The UPS Store, Inc. “At The UPS Store, we
strive to be a trusted partner for our franchisees providing
support and diverse opportunities to help them achieve their full
potential. With over 5,000 locations in North America, The
UPS Store carries a strong brand presence across the country with a
focus on retailing excellence and world-class customer service,”
Adkins added.
The UPS Store has expanded opportunities for franchisees
including a store-in-store model that features small-footprint
stores inside existing high-traffic retailers such as pharmacies,
hardware and grocery stores. Other non-traditional locations, such
as college campuses and conferences centers, allow franchisees
flexibility to serve the community as well as specialized groups to
include students and conference attendees.
About The UPS Store
With more than 5,000 locations in North America, The UPS Store
network comprises the nation’s largest franchise system of
conveniently located retail shipping, postal, print and business
service centers. The UPS Store® locations in the U.S. are
independently owned and operated by licensed franchisees of The UPS
Store, Inc., a subsidiary of UPS (NYSE: UPS). Services, pricing and
hours of operation may vary by location. For additional information
on The UPS Store, visit theupsstore.com. For information on The UPS
Store franchise opportunities for opening a The UPS Store location,
visit theupsstorefranchise.com. Follow The UPS Store on Twitter at
@TheUPSStore and like The UPS Store on Facebook at
facebook.com/theupsstore.
Nothing contained in this release is intended as an offer to
purchase a franchise. The UPS Store franchises are offered only by
delivery of a franchise disclosure document in compliance with
FTC’s rule on franchising and applicable state law. Nothing herein
is intended to amend or disclaim any information contained in The
UPS Store Franchise Disclosure Document.
Staci Reidinger, The UPS Store
858-455-8982
sreidinger@upsstore.com
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