Mail Boxes Etc. vs Mailbox IT Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mail Boxes Etc. vs Mailbox IT including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
Mailbox IT Franchise
Investment $154,950 - $293,500$55,950 - $87,250
Franchise Fee $29,900$24,750
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee 2%Zero
Year Founded 19901996
Year Franchised 19902995
Term Of Agreement 10 years +10-
Term Of Agreement 10 years +10-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
Mailbox IT Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
Mailbox IT Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
Mailbox IT Franchise
Training 1. Corporate Office 2 Weeks

2. Center 1.5 Weeks

Springfield, MO 5 days

Ongoing, on-site support
Support Central Data Processing: At Additional Cost

Central Purchasing

Field Operation Evaluation

Field Training

Initial Store Opening: At Additional Cost

Franchisee Newsletter

Regional or National Meetings: At Additional Cost

Field Training

Initial Store Opening

Franchisee Newsletter

Regional or National Meetings: At Additional Cost
Marketing --
Operations Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged

Expansion Plans
 
Mail Boxes Etc. Franchise
Mailbox IT Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About Mail Boxes Etc.

MBE Service Centers facilitate the activities of entrepreneurs, businesses and private consumers through a platform of digital-ready shipping, fulfillment, marketing, e-commerce and print solutions delivered with a distinguished and unique level of customer service.
Mail Boxes Etc. offers you all the quality business services you need, right in your neighbourhood. Whether it's copying and digital printing solutions, document services, great shipping options, our full-service packaging, or mailbox services, you can get it done at your neighborhood Mail Boxes Etc. location. Mail Boxes Etc. franchisees are ready to make your business easier at over 257 locations across Canada.

About Mailbox IT

Mailbox It is a nationally franchised company selling a range of business services by traditional brick and mortar and electronic commerce. Packaged as walk-in facility, Mailbox It services include parcel shipping, packing, print services, product fulfillment, and electronic return services.