What are the Requirements to Start a Franchise with The UPS Store?
To help ensure that franchise owners can capitalize on their investment, The UPS Store, Inc. requires prospective franchisees to have at least $75,000 in liquid assets. You can meet this requirement with any combination of cash, bonds, stocks, mutual funds, retirement accounts or other non-borrowed sources.
Starting a business of your own comes with a number of uncertainties and challenges. One way to overcome some of the potential uncertainties and challenges can be by teaming up with a reputable franchise system. With an established, recognizable brand like The UPS Store®, you’ll have the benefits of working within a proven system that offers the support designed to help you successfully launch and grow your own business.
Getting started as a franchise owner
Just like when you’re starting any other type of business, you’re going to need startup funds to cover the costs of establishing and opening a new franchise location. To help ensure that franchise owners can capitalize on their investment, prospective franchisees with The UPS Store, Inc. must meet certain minimum financial requirements.
Startup costs with The UPS Store® will vary based on the type, size and location of your center. One of the qualifications that The UPS Store, Inc. requires of prospective franchisees is to have at least $75,000 in liquid assets. Prospective franchisees can meet this requirement through any combination of cash, bonds, stocks, mutual funds, retirement accounts or other non-borrowed sources. If you don’t meet the financial qualifications, a qualified co-applicant may assist in meeting this requirement.
Request more information about requirements to start a franchise
Please complete the Information Request form above, and one of our business development managers will contact you to schedule a time to speak with you about the requirements to start a franchise with The UPS Store, Inc. after you receive a current copy of our Franchise Disclosure Document.
Want to learn more?
Find out more about franchising with The UPS Store® by viewing our available franchise locations; or by learning more about the different types of franchise opportunities and programs we have available.