The UPS Store
The UPS Store franchise typically costs between $222,368 - $606,081 to open, with a franchise fee of $39,950 and an ongoing royalty of approximately 5% of gross sales.
Franchise Inspectors has verified from The UPS Store's latest 2026 FDD that the average traditional store generates $724,293 in gross sales. The lowest unit volume was $89,036 and the highest unit volume was $2,445,630.
How Much Does It Cost?
Total Investment
$222,368 - $606,081
Franchise Fee
$39,950
Royalty
5%
Marketing Ad Fund
3.5%
How Much Do Owners Make?
$89,036
LOWEST GROSS SALES
$724,293
AVERAGE GROSS SALES
$2,445,630
highest GROSS SALES
The UPS Store Retention Amongst Company-Owned and Franchise Owned Outlets
Affiliate Units
Franchised Units
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The UPS Store Franchise Quick Facts
- Total Investment: $222,368 - $606,081
- Franchise Fee: $39,950
- Royalty: 5%
- Marketing Fee: 3.5%
- Average Gross Sales: $724,293
- Lowest Gross Sales: $89,036
- Highest Gross Sales: $2,445,630
- Total Outlets: 5,503
- Length of Term: 10 years
How much does a UPS Store franchise owner make?
According to the FDD, The UPS Store does not disclose owner income or net profit. However, it does provide financial performance data in Item 19, including average and median adjusted gross sales for certain traditional centers. This helps show revenue potential, but it does not show actual take-home profit because expenses like labor, rent, royalties, marketing fees, insurance, and debt payments are not included.
How long does it take to open a UPS Store franchise?
We estimate that the typical length of time between signing the Franchise Agreement and opening the franchised business will be 120 to 300 days. Factors which may affect this time period include Center design approvals and the ability to procure and install equipment and computers, make acceptable financing arrangements, obtain any required approvals and zoning and building permits, resolve other factors bearing on construction, and the occurrence of other events, causes, or circumstances beyond a franchisee’s reasonable control.
Is The UPS Store semi-absentee?
According to the FDD, each location must have a full-time, on-site Primary Operator who is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the business. That person can be the owner or a hired manager, but they must be physically present and actively running the store.
Even if the owner is not the Primary Operator, they are still required to closely monitor the business, oversee employees, and remain actively involved in the operation. The franchisor also reserves the right to require the owner to step in and serve as the Primary Operator if needed.
In addition, all operators must complete required training programs, and multi-unit owners must maintain structured oversight across locations with trained operators in each store.
Bottom line, this is a hands-on retail business that requires full-time operational coverage, not a passive or lightly managed investment.
What are the biggest risks of owning a UPS Store franchise?
The biggest risks include retail location dependency, local competition, staffing, and ongoing lease costs, but one of the most important risks to understand is the potential return on investment.
According to the FDD, performance varies widely across locations, and some centers report very low gross sales levels, including locations generating under $100,000 annually. When you compare that to the total investment required, it creates a real risk that the numbers simply do not work depending on the location and execution.
This page contains information derived from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). We are not making any financial claims, projections, or guarantees. The data shown reflects historical information provided by the franchisor and should not be relied upon as an indication of future performance. Individual results will vary.
