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The UPS Store

Based on 2025 FDD · 20 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
91
A
Low Risk
Composite score based on SBA default rate, unit growth, disclosure quality & investment efficiency.
Total Investment Range$57K – $416K
MinMid: $237KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$8K
Royalty Rate
5%
Ad Fund Rate
2.5%
Total Burden
7.5%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
94
+24 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
↑ 23.8%
Year over year

Financial Analysis

Cash-on-Cash Return
13.1%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
7.7 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
0.3%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$687K
Item 19 disclosed

Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

The UPS Store vs. Retail Average

MetricThe UPS StoreRetail Avg
SBA Default Rate0.3%▲8.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return13.1%▲11.2%
Total Investment$237K$290K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

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Questions to Ask Before You Sign

5 data-driven questions every The UPS Store franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is The UPS Store's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does The UPS Store disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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