| When you are awarded The UPS Store franchise, you join a pioneering network that has led the industry for over 25 years. From the moment you open your doors as The UPS Store, you become an integral part of a globally respected brand. A combination of national advertising campaigns are implemented to reinforce brand awareness, plus regional and local marketing initiatives are available to help drive business to your store. The UPS Store franchise network offers local support provided by our Area Franchisees and Area Regional Managers throughout Canada. Our Area Teams are experienced retail operators and are available to assist you and guide you as you open and build your franchise businesss. The UPS Store is experienced with lending practices and the process of working with leading financial institutions to raise required capital to develop your franchise. The UPS Store is a respected retail franchise operation and is highly sought after by premiere landlords across Canada. This allows us to secure quality retail locations at fair market value. By combining market research, field experience and local knowledge, we establish the optimum retail leasing opportunities available to you, and guide you through the process of securing your franchise location. Proven floor plans and fixture systems adaptable to most any site. Standardized designs offer a consistent store image, and consistent customer experience across our network. A fully comprehensive training program is provided to you as you begin your journey as a The UPS Store franchisee. The training program is broken down into four phases. Phase I - 40 hours of in-store pre-training at an existing The UPS Store franchise. Phase II - 11 days of classroom training at the corporate head office in Oakville, Ontario. Phase III - 80 hours of in-store post-training work experience following completion of Phase II. Phase IV - Ongoing education. Company wide commitment to enhancing business and improving efficiency through advances in technology. A dedicated support staff is there to assist you with hardware and software questions and challenges. The buying strength of being number one: favorable purchasing programs for both operating supplies and consumer products and services. We are constantly looking for new opportunities to maximize the profitability of our network, and in our industry, technology is the key. At The UPS Store, a network system connects all locations to our Home Office. This link enables you to focus resources, face challenges and keep abreast of industry trends. This, plus corporate initiatives to develop new and enhance existing profit stores, will continue to position The UPS Store as the leader in our industry. You can view our comprehensive brochure as a PDF file. To view and print PDF files, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is available for download free of charge. Click here to download file. Or, you may request a free informational booklet be sent to you by mail, by completing the online registration form. If you are ready to take the next step, and harness the power of the UPS brand, then we are ready for you. To be considered for The UPS Store franchise, simply complete the confidential online registration. Following registration you will receive an email containing your user name and password along with instructions on the next steps in the application process. |