Services / Plans & Pricing
We are with you every step of the way
We'll even be there on opening day
Below are the steps we take to get your store open:
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QUALIFY FUNDS
First, we must "verify" your funds to make sure that you not only have enough to open the business, but have enough to get the business going while still managing your personal life.
Upon funding approval we will require a refundable* $1,500 deposit. If you do not have available funds but have good credit, we can recommend one of our funding partners (You must be working and receiving a paycheck or have a steady source of income to qualify.
*Deposit is only refundable prior to preparing a letter of intent for a store location/preparing design drawings or prior to receiving funding from one of our recommended funding partners.
If you have already leased or own your location, the deposit is $5,000. Deposits can be made via Zelle or Credit Card (fees apply).
SELECT THE PACKAGE THAT SUITS YOU BEST
We provide 4 of the best package selections in the industry.
Why are they 4 of the best?
Because we have added upgrades to equipment and improvements to design that no one else offers. In this post Covid world, more people now work from home and our stores have seen as much as 40% increase in business as our stores offer services that used to be provided by your office. We also offer (size appropriate) seating areas in all stores.
Packages start at $79,900 up to $169,900 for full service Mail and PRINT store with added more advanced printing capabilities and new equipment that our competitors do not offer.
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BUILD YOUR STORE*
We are a true turnkey company. We work with you not only on building out your furniture, fixtures and equipment, but we also assist you in preparing the store for buildout.
NOTE: Unlike our independent competitors, we will also assist with your initial store improvements prior to store buildout of fixtures, equipment and inventory. Improvements such as flooring, paint and electrical etc..
are NOT part of the package price but our design team will work with you to help plan and design fixed improvements and assist you with bid reviews.
NOTE: We will typically ask the Landlord to do this work or give us an allowance if they want the tenant to do. This is part of the negotiation process and we see this getting approved in about 50% of our store locations.
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FIND THE PERFECT STORE LOCATION
Finding the right store location is not always about the geographic location but also about the economics of the deal. A good location + a favorable lease = The Perfect Store Location.
Turnkey Stores of America's owners/operators are and were store owners and both have strong professional backgrounds in national retail consulting, shopping center leasing and national tenant representation.
We use our state-of-the art leasing software and our network of relationships with shopping center owners and brokers to find your location.
We will provide you with all the information you need to pick the site that's best and we will negotiate the best deal possible for you. We are on your team and we do not receive commissions.
DESIGN YOUR STORE
Following lease execution we will design and layout your store. We will provide both 2D and 3D layout plans for your new store based upon the package you have chosen.
Our store packages are designed as modern looking business centers as opposed to the typical "get in, get out" slatwall/post office design typical of the industry . We will also discuss options available depending on the selected package with respect to color, material and theme.
We want all of our stores to be inviting and encourage customers to spend more time in the store. More time spent equals more sales.
TRAINING
Following lease signing and confirmation of store buildout, you and up to 3 others will schedule a time to visit busy operating store in Ellicott City, MD for a 3- to 4-day training session.
Training is during operating hours for a "real life" learning experience, not in a classroom! You will not only learn how to use every piece of equipment but you will also be interacting with customers for the ultimate on the job training experience.
Best of all, and unique to our services, you will be joined by one of us in your store the day before you open and on opening day. But it does not end there.
We (The company owners), are available for the life of your store and your success means our success. Our goal is to see our stores turn a profit as quickly as possible.
The Starter Package
$79,900
Great for Small Towns: This package offers a comprehensive range of services for a full-service mailing and shipping store and a design comparable or better than Franchise stores costing 3 to 4 times the price.
Big City Services. Small Town Price
Includes Store Buildout, Equipment, Inventory & Ongoing Support
The perfect entry point for new store owners, the Starter Package delivers a fully equipped, full-service mailing and shipping store—without franchise fees or restrictive rules.
CORE BUSINESS SERVICES
Includes all the essential services your customers expect:
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FedEx, UPS, USPS & DHL shipping (location approval required)
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Mailbox rentals (approx. 80 key-entry boxes)
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Copying, faxing, scanning, binding, lamination
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Passport photos, notary services, shredding, and more
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3rd-party production Print Center with proprietary software
INCLUDED EQUIPMENT
Your store will be fully outfitted with:
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POS system with shipping software and inventory included
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Commercial color copier with booklet finisher
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Passport camera kit with cutter and screen
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13" laminator, binding machine, rotary trimmer
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Print center computer + rental computer with Microsoft 365 trial
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Two 50" digital monitors for service menus and advertising
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Business card slitter, barcode scanner, scale, receipt printer,
FIXTURES, INVENTORY & WEBSITE
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Custom-built counters, furniture, and service signs
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Box merchandiser, packaging table and storage racks
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Approx. $7,000 in retail-value inventory (boxes, envelopes, supplies)
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1-year hosted website + support for social media listings
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1-year POS software + 6-month print software license
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Copier service contract included w/ toner + maintenance (overages apply)
TRAINING & SUPPORT
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3–4 days of in-person training at our Maryland flagship store
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Ongoing support via phone, Zoom, and monthly webinars
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Direct access to company owners and vendor contacts
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Full store buildout included with onsite supervisor
WHO THIS PACKAGE IS FOR
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Budget-conscious entrepreneurs
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Smaller markets or smaller stores from 750 square feet
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Current retail store owners who have extra space in their existing businesses (must have separate entrance and signage)
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Owners who want a turnkey store with essential services and strong support
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A proven, low-risk path to store ownership without franchise restrictions
To learn more, click the button below.
Your journey to excellence begins here
Ground Package
$104,900
​The Ground Package is a complete, turnkey solution for a modernized fully operational Mail & Ship store. It includes everything you need to get started in the shipping, mailbox rental, and small-format printing business—all backed by our lifetime support.
Modern Store Design That Sets You Apart
What truly separates the Ground Package from traditional competitors is our focus on building modern Business Centers rather than dated post office-style stores. Every location includes:
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A customer-friendly seating area
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A striking design wall backdrop
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Custom in-house and service signage
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Coordinated interior color palettes
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Custom counters made exclusively for our stores
From layout to finishes, your store is designed to feel fresh, professional, and welcoming—encouraging customers to stay longer and return often. Shipping setup and store build-out are all included.
Print Center for Additional Revenue
While in-house large-format printing isn’t included, your store will feature a fully equipped Print Center with:
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High-resolution 9-color small format printer (13") Ideal for vibrant print proofs, marketing materials, and light graphic work
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A desktop computer loaded with our proprietary printing software that makes printing super easy
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Access to third-party vendors for expanded print offerings
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Neon "WE PRINT" and "Notary" signs
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UPS, FedEx, USPS and DHL signs provided by carriers upon approval
(You can fulfill a wide range of print orders and earn 30%–40% revenue on those sales—without the cost and complexity of doing it all in-house).
Professional Equipment & Tools
Every Ground Package includes essential commercial equipment for day-to-day operations, including:
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High-speed color copier with finisher
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Two (2) fully operational POS registers
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Heavy-duty 200-page shredder
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Binding, laminating, and passport photo systems
Mailbox Revenue—Traditional & Digital
Your store will be equipped with:
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Up to 72 physical key-entry mailboxes (based on layout)
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One (1) bank of electronic QR-coded mailboxes—serving up to 75 customers
(When landlord-approved, the electronic mailboxes are installed near the front of the store to provide 24-hour customer access to mail and packages, creating an additional revenue stream with unmatched convenience)
Startup Inventor, Supplies etc..
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Start with $10,000 in retail inventory (Merchandised and entered into the POS)
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Over $1500 in supplies needed for day to day operations
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All Membership/Subscriptions and Service Contracts paid in full for your first year
Turnkey Services from Start to Success
We handle everything to get your business up and running:
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Store location search & lease negotiation
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Professional store design & full build-out
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In-store training at our flagship store
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A 2-day on-site visit from our Managing Partner prior to opening
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Ongoing lifetime phone support from our expert team
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Receive a $500 Visa gift card to help cover travel expenses to training
The Ground Package is more than a store—it’s a complete business launchpad designed to position you for long-term success.
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WHO THIS PACKAGE IS FOR
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Budget-conscious entrepreneurs who still want a modern store design
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Smaller markets with reasonable rental rates
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Smaller stores from 1000 square feet
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Current retail store owners who have extra space in their existing businesses (must have separate entrance and signage)
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Owners who are not ready for in-house printing services
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A proven, low-risk path to store ownership without franchise restrictions
To learn more, click the button below.
Your journey to excellence begins here
Priority Package
$126,900
(Ground Package Plus)
Enter Printing - Unique Design, Maximum Efficiency, Added Revenue
COMMERCIAL-GRADE PRINTING & ADDED EQUIPMENT
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2nd added commercial color copier for small customer use jobs
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Booklet finisher with upgraded stitch binder
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44" Large Format 8 color printer for banners, yard signs, high def photos, canvass photos and more
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36" Mobile Scanner for (big money) blue print copes and large scanning projects.
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Upgrade to 400 page commercial shredder
STORE DESIGN + FUNCTIONALITY
Includes modern store design elements standard in all Mail & Print Stores of America packages:
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Larger selection of custom counters, interior signage, and branded design wall
- Upgrade interior service signs including an "Interior" custom neon logo sign
INVENTORY
Comes with approximately $15,000 in retail-value inventory for immediate sales and service delivery.
WHO THIS PACKAGE IS FOR
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Want more to break into the print business but not ready to maximize it
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Store owners in higher rent markets
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Competitive markets areas where your store and services will one-up the competition
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Prefer a faster customer service with streamlined service options
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Owner not intimidated to dedicate some time each week to marketing and selling print
To hear more about the upgrades this package has to offer please click the button below.
"Next Day Air" Package
$184,900
(Priority Package Plus)
More Power. More Profit. More Possibilities:
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The Ultimate Store Buildout for High-Volume Print, Personalization & Efficiency
PRODUCTION-LEVEL PRINT CAPABILITIES
Take on more professional print jobs, faster, with upgraded core equipment:
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A 65 PPM full-color production workhorse laser copier (upgraded from 35 PPM)
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Handles 16pt cardstock, glossy paper, and high-volume output
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Includes booklet stitcher, hole punch, and advanced finisher
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Digital precision cutter
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Accurately cuts business cards, postcards, door hangers, stickers, and more
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Enables professional-grade finishing with speed and ease
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IN-HOUSE SUBLIMATION PRINT STUDIO
Launch your own custom merchandise services with:
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Heat press for t-shirts, hoodies, and apparel
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Mug press and hat press for brandable drinkware and headwear
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Commercial convection oven for sublimation blanks
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Startup supplies included – ready to produce on Day 1
EXCLUSIVE ADD-ONS (ONLY IN THIS PACKAGE)
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Laser engraver for tumblers, dog tags, signage, and personalized products
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Eco-friendly box perforator
Turns cardboard shipping boxes into reusable packaging filler
Reduces waste and cuts down on your need for bubble wrap or packing peanuts
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IS THIS PACKAGE RIGHT FOR YOU?
Looking for expanded printing capabilities with apparel, engraving, and more custom print work
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Able to fulfill larger daily volumes with professional speed.
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No need to relay on you immediate market area (sell to business, schools, hospitals throughout your state).
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Not intimidated to sell and market your product.
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Stores that are in high rent and competitive market areas.
- Want to maximize service offerings without expanding store footprint
Are you ready to jump into the world of Mail, Ship & PRINT! Click below and we will be in touch shortly.
Services
All of the above packages include the following services
FINANCING
If you need financing assistance, we work with two companies that specialize in start-up financing.
Both loan opportunities are uncollateralized and following receipt of requested information a pre-qualification can be received usually in less than 48 hrs.
NOTE: The pre-qualification is not a “hard-pull” and will not affect your credit score in anyway.
TRAINING
Training is conducted in our Maryland Flagship location. This is one of the highest grossing independent stores in the country.
Training lasts for 3 to 4 days depending on package selected. (Up to 3 people may attend). Client(s) will learn to work with all our equipment available including printing equipment and software.
During training you will also work with live customers in our busy store to get you comfortable and acclimated with handling customers service needs. In addition to our hands on training of all equipment and software, additional training is available via video conferencing and phone support.
This includes software for the POS, Electronic Mailboxes, Printing, Virtual online Mailboxes, Fingerprinting and more. After store is open for business training is also available if needed for Managers and/or additional family members.
LONG TERM SUPPORT
This is truly one of, if not the most important factor for your success. Mail & Print Stores of America will be there to help you for the life of your store and best of all, there is no extra fee for doing so.
With Mail & Print Stores of America you will have direct contact to both Owners as well as their assistant. Owners Donna Maertens and Garrett Bauman have 60 years of combined experience in the retail, restaurant and mail & print industries.
Additionally, you will be provided with a contact list of all vendors covering all items from furniture to equipment. Your point of contact in most cases is either a regional/national sales rep assigned to your account or a company owner not some customer service contact in another country
STORE LOCATION SEARCH
Following receipt of deposit Co-owner Garrett Bauman will meet with client(s) and discuss an overview of the market area.
Based on our stringent criteria that includes competition, traffic counts, area demographics and rental rates, you will be presented with locations that meet both yours and our criteria. Following approval of location(s), a site meeting will be arranged with you and the landlord/management company to view the premises.
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If approved, we will draft and negotiate an aggressive proposal to get you the best deal possible. Economics and landlord concessions are critical to the success of a store. Following a lease execution, full payment of the package price is due, and our buildout process begins.
STORE BUILDOUT
Upon receipt of payment, all orders for furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), will be placed. Store fixtures and mailboxes can take up to 8 weeks to arrive (fixtures and mailboxes are made in the USA and Canada).
The FF&E shipment will be met at the store by our Buildout Supervisor who will build your store down to the last detail. Ground, Priority and Next Day Air packages include a pre-opening visit from our Co-owner Donna Maertens. Donna will double check that all equipment is networked and ready to go.
She will also verify all inventory as well as confirm IT support and security is activated. Clients will work with Donna to review all operations and marketing is implemented and clients will receive a refresher on any items they deemed necessary. The Starter Package will receive a refresher course from our buildout supervisor, but Donna and Garrett are available via phone of video conferencing as needed.
ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE
We do not provide the following services. However, we will provide directions, review and/or oversight for the following:
Authorize shipping approvals, S Corp or LLC creation, merchant carrier (it is suggested you use one of the recommended merchants), review and approvals regarding all additional revenue generators (List provided following receipt of deposit), logo creation, store preparation work including painting, flooring and wall placements or demo, logistics for all shipping, scale registration, review of bids for any pre buildout store work not included in store package such as store preparation and outdoor signage and more...