Posted:18-February-2013
Mail Boxes Etc. franchise looks to the future in confidence
Specialist business and communications services franchise Mail Boxes Etc. (UK) Ltd is celebrating the recent renewal of its master licence for the UK and Ireland after two decades of sustained growth. Mail Boxes Etc. has extended its agreement for ten years with later options to renew.
The franchise is unique in UK franchising with its network of “one-stop” High Street stores offering a wide and comprehensive range of services to businesses and local communities.
These include everything from its number one service – the safe and secure packaging and despatch of parcels all over the world - to mail box rental, printing and photocopying, corporate literature design, office supplies and stationery.
The first British store opened in Marylebone, London, 21 years ago and today there are 130 stores across the UK and Ireland. The franchise is facing the next decade with confidence following consistent expansion and development, particularly over the last three years in which group turnover has grown by almost 15 per cent – despite the recession and difficult trading conditions in the retail sector.
Announcing the master licence renewal, Michael Hawkins, sales and marketing director, commented: “We are delighted with our recent results of opening more stores and improving revenue and also the knowledge that we have expanded through effort on everyone’s part, demonstrating that we are a cohesive team. We strongly believe there is potential for really significant growth in the future and are committed to further development in the UK. ”
He continued: “This is an exciting time for Mail Boxes Etc. Going forward, we have innovative marketing strategies and ambitious sales targets for growth. At the same time, we are consolidating our existing operation and building on the firm foundation of our mature network of dedicated franchisees.”
Interest in the franchise and recruitment of new franchisees was at a record high last year. Mail Boxes Etc. appeals to aspiring young business people in the UK’s larger towns and cities, with a concentration of multiple store-owning franchisees in London. More than a quarter of UK stores are owned by franchisees who have more than one store.
“With the changing face of the High Street, our historic store model may need to change too,” Michael Hawkins said. “Whilst High Streets remain the most favoured positions, looking to the future, we are considering other types of location. For example, the first university campus store has been very successful, encouraging us to look at other campus sites and university towns,” he added.
Mail Boxes Etc. continues its recruitment drive for new franchisees, seeking bright, energetic and enthusiastic people to join the network and help to meet an ever increasing demand from local companies and people for its wide and diverse range of business services and products.
Franchisees come from many different backgrounds and former careers and no previous experience is required. The training and support package covers everything new franchisees need to know, including all aspects of running a small business, from sales and marketing and man-management to practical aspects, such as book-keeping.
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