The UPS Store Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for The UPS Store franchise: $216K–$609K investment, 5% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$216K–$609K
Franchise Fee
$30K
Non-refundable
Royalty
5%
gross sales monthly
Ad Fund
3.5%
gross sales monthly
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 5% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 3.5% of gross sales | |
| Technology Fee | $2,418/annual |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$720K
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.3x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
8.5%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $720K, you'd pay approximately $36K/year in royalties alone, plus $25K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Initial Marketing Plan Fee | $8K |
| Design Fee (Laser Lite) | $3K |
| Center Development Fee | $8K |
| Initial Training Fees | — |
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