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The UPS Store
Born out of UPS's takeover of Mail Boxes Etc. in 2001, the UPS Store now boasts more than 5,300 locations around the world. A full-menu alternative to the post office, the UPS Store provides shipping and packaging options, along with mailbox, document, copying, and printing services -- particularly attractive for small businesses and road warriors. Last year, it rolled out 571 new franchise locations and plans to open an additional 525 this year.
