OPEN YOUR OWN MAIL & SHIP BUSINESS CENTER.
OVER 300 STORES OPENED NATIONWIDE
FROM LOCATION SELECTION TO TRAINING AND BUILDOUT 

"WE MAKE IT EASY"

No Royalties - No Franchise Fees - No Rules & Regulations 

The initial investment varies depending on the package selected. We offer 4 packages starting with our Starter Package $86,900.00 for our small town package all the way up to our Next Day Air package which is heavily print oriented for $184,900.00. All packages include our full turnkey store including equipment, inventory, fixtures, training, and full support (see plans and pricing). You can assume an additional $10,000 +/- will be needed to get the store finished and this includes your first month's rent and a month's security deposit for the landlord. The good news is that there will be very little out of pocket expenses the first year. Why? because much of what is needed to run the store the first year (including inventory) is part of the package price. That means more money goes into your pocket monthly and less working capital is needed.

At Mail & Print Stores of America, we provide a true “Turnkey” experience. From your very first consultation through opening day, our team works directly with you every step of the way.

This includes store design, equipment selection, vendor setup, training, and an on-site visit from one of our owners prior to opening. (See our testimonial videos for real client experiences.)

What truly separates Mail & Print Stores of America from many other business opportunities is that you work directly with the owners of the company, not a quota-driven salesperson, call center employee, or internet influencer making unrealistic income claims.

Opening a business is a serious investment and every decision made during the setup process can affect your future revenue, customer experience, and the time it takes for your store to become profitable. And the support does not stop there. After opening we offer phone support, a WhatsApp thread with other store owners and monthly Zoom meetings.

With funding in place the only real time consuming part of the process is finding the right store location. Depending on your market area a store can take from as little as 6 weeks to as long as 6 months to open. In most cases we should have your store open within 120 days from receipt of deposit.

So here is the bottom line. Lenders do not like lending to start-ups. We work with 2 business lenders whom if approved offer uncollateralized loans. However, you must have current income and a decent credit score. If this sounds like you, we can introduce you and they can run a quick pre-qualification (Soft Pull), to let you know if and how much you will qualify for.

Additionally, SBA loan restrictions are looser now and we have had several stores of recent receive SBA financing. Talk to your financial institution to see if they offer SBA for startups.

NOTE: We require a $1500 retainer for assistance with SBA loans. This includes identifying a location of interest, preparing a letter of intent for that location, providing required documents such as Business Plan, Store Projections and our Purchase Contract (Call to discuss).

No ongoing franchise fees, royalty payments, or mandatory marketing fees apply. Owners retain 100% of profits and have full operational control, with no restrictions or percentage-based deductions. Were you looking at franchises? Not only are the 2 to 3 times the cost of our stores, they are not nearly as nice and you will live under their rules and regulations for the life of your business. You can't even sell your store without their permission and all the while they have their hands in your register forever.

Let's face it, the best training comes from hands-on experience, which is why you’ll be personally trained by Co-owner Donna Maertens in our busy flagship store. Before opening her own successful stores, Donna worked with over 400 franchisees globally, helping them launch McDonald’s worldwide. Donna knows how to train. Additionally, unlike our competition, who trains in the customers empty store before opening or in a classroom, our approach gives you real-world experience in a busy, fully operational flagship store. You’ll gain invaluable, on-the-ground experience by working directly with customers and tackling everyday challenges. Your training will cover everything from mastering the POS system to domestic and international shipping with UPS, USPS, FedEx and DHL. Well even train you on our large-format printers (even if you haven’t selected the printing package). But it doesn’t stop there. You’ll also be learning how to manage customer relationships, problem-solve on the fly, and navigate the daily demands of running a thriving store. Best of all after your store opens, you’ll continue to receive ongoing support as we are a phone call away. This includes technical assistance, monthly strategy calls, and access to a dedicated team of mentors and experts, ensuring you have everything you need to succeed for the life of your business.

Typical locations generate revenue from a wide range of services. This is not an "Inventory" driven business we are "serviced" based which often means 100% profit or very high-margin services like printing and copying. Store profit margins are often between 40% and 55% (Profitability can vary based on factors such as location, management, and the specific services offered at each store). It’s important to note that estimating potential revenue can’t be done with a one-size-fits-all approach. While some companies offer general sales projections, we believe in providing realistic, tailored estimates based on a detailed analysis of your specific situation. Critical factors such as your store’s location, rent, competition and the full range of services you’ll offer whether that’s in-house printing, truck rentals, fingerprinting, or other specialized services. Once this is known, we will provide you with 3 year projections. This approach let us make a more educated guess to your stores potential revenue and profitability.

This is a great question. What is important to understand is that the package price pays for a turnkey "Store" including our services. The best way to define this is anything that "can't be moved" such as paint and flooring is your responsibility (as needed). Additional costs include "outdoor" signage, internet installation, additional outlets (as needed), and ancillary items such as setting up your LLC or Corp, insurance, some travel costs for training and you will need the first months rent and a months security deposit for the store location. However, the package does pay for most of your first year's inventory, store supplies, memberships, subscriptions, equipment service contracts, some marketing fees and we even provide a $500 gift card for training travel expenses (Not included in the Starter Package).

This is an independent ownership model NOT A FRANCHISE. Owners benefit from full autonomy without the lifelong leash and collar of a franchisor taking monthly royalties, marketing fees and living under their rules and regulations. You will have the freedom to expand or customize services that you want. It's YOUR STORE. Plus - At Mail & Print Stores of America you will work directedly with our company founders not 9 to 5 employees or quota driven managers. We do it all to get you going just like a franchise does but once open it is YOUR STORE and YOUR MONEY.

Yes and this is one of the areas were we outshine our competition. Co-owner Garrett Bauman has been working on commercial leases since the late 80's. You will work directly with the Co-owner Garrett, not a local broker who is unfamiliar with our store requirements and not an in-house real estate department looking to make a quick deal. Garrett, handles all aspects of the store search process including market research (including competition), demographic targeting, lease negotiation, and landlord coordination. Detailed store design layouts and visual presentations are also created to assist with landlord approval and contractor execution. WE WILL NOT APPROVE LEASING A LOCATION THAT WE WOULDN'T LEASE FOR OUR OWN STORE.