Overview
Within our "turn-key" package we will help you find your location and negotiate your lease, provide complete and on-going training, supply all fixtures and retail merchandise, as well as send out our experienced staff to build out your location professionally and quickly. You will also take part in some of the deepest carrier and vendor discounts in the industry that THE MAIL BOX STORES has already negotiated for you.
We will be standing by your side as you open your doors and make your first sale. Before we leave, you will have a good understanding of yourservices and shipping, and have the direction and support you need to operate profitably for years to come without paying ongoing royalties.
And, we will always be by your side. Our support staff works closelywith the carriers and equipment providers to ensure the best rates and discounts are available to you. We are always in search of new and exciting products and services that can improve your bottom line.
Products & Services
Digital Document ServicesAt MBE, our Centres have the latest digital copiers for making high quality copies and for printing from your files in colour and black and white. When it comes to your documents, MBE can handle everything from printing and binding to distribution and archiving.
High-Speed B&W Copies
MBE Centres can handle copy jobs of all sizes. Our high-speed black & white copiers can produce large documents, fast. Most MBE Centres offer volume discounts on larger copy jobs. Contact your local MBE Centre for more information.
Graphics Services
Many of our Centres feature graphics services including scanning, graphics design, and computer rental services. Contact your local MBE Centre to learn more about their equipment and capabilities.
FinishingServices
Whatever style you're looking for, chances are we have the right equipment to dress up your document projects for any occasion. We can collate, laminate, bind, and finish your documents to give them maximum impact.
Mail Receiving Services
At MBE, we've re-invented the mailbox by adding all the extras. It starts with a business suite address with 24-hour access. You can have your mail held or forwarded for as long as you require. With our call-in MailCheck, you can avoid needless trips to check your mailbox. We'll also receive and hold UPS, Canpar, FedEx or other courier shipments.
Business Printing
We can provide business cards, letterhead, labels, stationery and more in a wide variety of styles and colours.
Fax Service
At Mail Boxes Etc. you can have your own fax number without owning a fax machine.
Office Supplies
Mail Boxes Etc. offers a selection of popular office and mailing supplies for your convenience. We also can provide next day service on a wide selection of office supplies and furniture through NorwestraTM.
Computer and Graphics Services
Most Centres offer a full variety of computer and graphics services including internet access, computer rental, digital output, and graphics design services.
Training & Support
MBE Canada has also created an online website resource for our franchisees. This enables the members of the MBE Canadian network to have to access the latest marketing materials as soon as they are produced by our team of experts. Some examples of the abundance of marketing wealth that a franchisee can obtain are: downloads of the latest marketing materials; continuing information on our national marketing campaign; and there are also community areas on the site where franchisees can find and exchange new ways of growing in business.
Why Mail Boxes Etc. (Canada)?
MBE is the leader in our industry. We have been named the #1 Business Services franchise for the past 9 years and have been ranked as one of the top 20 franchises in the world since 1992 by Entrepreneur Magazine. Since our beginnings in 1980 as a mail receiving and shipping depot, Mail Boxes Etc. has been defining and re-defining itself to meet the needs of today's customer. Today, MBE is the largest network of digital copy centres in Canada. We offer computer rental and graphics services and we are actively pursuing relationships with Canada's leading e-commerce companies to provide them with critical fulfilment and returns services.
In January 1999 Entrepreneur Magazine ranked MBE as the number-one postal business services franchise and number seven overall in its annual "Franchise 500." For the last several years MBE has consistently ranked number one in its category and in the top 10 of Entrepreneur's ranking of all franchises. Also Entrepreneur International named MBE the number-one business service franchise in 1996, 1998 and 1999.
Are You a Good Fit for Mail Boxes Etc. (Canada)?
MBE is really about people. Our greatest asset is the franchisees that provide world-class customer service, and we are committed to inviting only the most qualified and dedicated candidates to join our franchise network. We carefully evaluate all of the applicants to see if they meet the personal and financial qualifications that we look for.
