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Established Mail Boxes Etc Franchise In Chelmsford For Sale

Chelmsford, Essex, UK
Asking Price:
£25,000 Furniture / Fixtures and Inventory / Stock included
Turnover:
On request
Net Profit:
On request

This is a very attractive opportunity to acquire an established Mail Boxes Etc. franchise in the centre of Chelmsford, Essex, offering a diverse range of essential mail, parcel, packing, shipping and business support services.

Established in 2000, this owner-managed business benefits from the recognised Mail Boxes Etc. brand and established operating model, providing a diverse range of professional packing and shipping, domestic and international parcel delivery, mailbox rental, printing, copying and business-support services to commercial and private customers. Its established trading history, existing customer relationships and competitive asking price make it particularly suitable for a hands-on owner who wants to develop a proven business rather than start from scratch.

The business has built a loyal customer base, and a key strength is the centre’s portfolio of a substantial number of long-established mailbox customers, providing an attractive recurring revenue stream. The centre has developed valuable commercial relationships within the auction sector and currently provides packing and shipping services for five auction houses, creating a specialist and repeat source of business.
These relationships give the centre an established position in the auction-logistics sector and generate repeat demand for the professional handling of artwork, antiques, collectables and other valuable, fragile or unusual items.

The business operates under the internationally recognised Mail Boxes Etc. brand and offers multiple complementary services

The centre works with major carriers including DHL, UPS, FedEx, Parcelforce Worldwide and TNT, allowing it to offer customers a choice of delivery services. Its mailbox, virtual-office and registered-address services are particularly attractive from a resale perspective because they generate recurring revenue, while printing, packing and shipping provide additional transactional income.

Located in Chelmsford city centre at Dorset House on Duke Street, it is conveniently positioned close to the town centre and railway station provides it with access to several valuable customer groups:

  • Local SMEs and home-based businesses
  • Commuters and city-centre professionals
  • Online retailers and marketplace sellers
  • Students and private customers
  • Solicitors, accountants and other professional firms
  • Auction houses, collectors and art dealers

The current owner-operated structure also provides potential for a purchaser to introduce additional staff and dedicate more time to business development and customer acquisition, creating further capacity for growth.

About MBE:

Founded in California in 1980 Mail Boxes Etc. was, and is, one of the world's largest non-food retail franchises, and part of a global business network of:

  • Over 2,900* Retail Service Centres in 50+ Countries (*including those trading under our sister brands)
  • Over 1,700 MBE Franchised Service Centres, Worldwide
  • 150+ MBE Franchised Service Centres in UK & IE

With over 250,000 regular customers, worldwide, we’ve become the go-to, one-stop-shop for essential services, small and medium businesses, and the general public, are looking for.

Demand for our services has never been greater

If you are looking for greater independence in your future; even if you are a self-employed business owner wanting to diversify your business the Mail Boxes Etc. franchise is the perfect opportunity for you.

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Property Information

Property:

Leasehold

Location:

The business occupies leasehold premises at Dorset House, 25 Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1TB.

Its central location is close to Chelmsford railway station, the principal shopping areas and numerous offices and professional-service businesses. Chelmsford is an important commercial and commuter city with a substantial population of SMEs, self-employed professionals, online retailers and home-based businesses—all potential users of the centre’s services.

The location also provides convenient access for commuters, residents and businesses throughout Chelmsford and the surrounding Essex area.

Premises Details:

Located on the ground floor of a five storey office building .

Size in square feet:
Approx 160sqft

Business Operation

Management type:
This business is owner operated.
Expansion Potential:

There is plenty of scope in the business for an ambitious new owner to increase sales and further develop its customer base.

Potential growth opportunities include:

  • Expanding relationships with existing auction-house clients
  • Securing additional auctioneers, dealers and collectors
  • Increasing promotion of mailbox and business-address services
  • Developing more recurring B2B accounts
  • Targeting local online retailers and marketplace sellers
  • Cross-selling printing, packing and shipping services
  • Increasing local digital marketing and commercial outreach
  • Introducing additional staff to create more time for business development

The current owner-operated structure may particularly suit a hands-on purchaser with strong sales, customer-service or business-development skills.

Competition / Market:

There are no similar businesses in the immediate location.

Reasons for selling:

Retirement

Trading hours:

09.00 - 16.00 Monday - Friday. Email responses primarily in the evening

Employees:
This outlet is owner operated
Years established:
2000

Franchise Information

Franchise opportunity:

Franchise Resale

Franchise terms:

The successful applicant will sign a new 10 year agreement with the franchisor, with the option to renew subject to certain conditions.

Other Information

Support & training:

Key Training Highlights:

  • Virtual induction event – Meet the onboarding team and gain a clear understanding of your franchise journey.
  • Comprehensive initial training programme – A blend of online learning, Head Office workshops, and practical training at a certified training centre.
  • Structured two-year post-launch support – Ongoing guidance from the Learning & Development team and a dedicated Business Development Coach, with regular business, sales, and customer service coaching.
  • Flexible long-term support – Continued guidance that evolves with your business, providing the right level of support as your confidence and experience grow.

Mail Boxes Etc. believe in the power of togetherness, so as a franchisee, you will benefit from:

  • The power of the network
  • Multiple revenue streams
  • Business planning and sales coaching
Financing available:

Mail Boxes Etc. work with finance houses and enterprise finance schemes to help you secure funding for your business. You should also be able to secure financing from certain high street banks.

There are also the government start-up loans which you may qualify for, MBE can help with all of these.

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Relocatable:
This business can be relocated