F.A.Q.

Franchising is an efficient distribution system which offers owners of small businesses the opportunity to be competitive, grow and prosper through the economies-of-scale typical of larger companies combined with the commitment and drive of entrepreneurs.

Simply, experience and economies-of-scale reduce risk.  MBE will help you get started faster and be more successful sooner.  Talk to anyone in our network to convince yourself.

Today there are ca. 1,600 MBE Centers in over 30 countries worldwide.  This demonstrates the flexibility, adaptability applicability of MBE for virtually any cultural or economic environment.

The franchise agreement sets a specific geographic area within which no additional MBE Center will be opened.

Yes, in the franchise agreement sets a geographical area in which will not be authorized the opening of other MBE centers.

Mail Boxes Etc. France vous accompagnera à chaque étape. Nous mettrons à votre disposition les éléments vous permettant de préparer votre business plan. Nous simulerons ensemble des entretiens fictifs afin de mieux vous préparer à la présentation de votre projet face à votre banque.

We have followed the opening fourty-two of MBE Centers. Our experience allow to evaluate and select a suitable location.

Yes, MBE prepares a design plan detailing layout, furniture and fixture requirements.  We assist you with the supervision of the build-out and must approve the installation if in full compliance with MBE corporate standards.  Our process helps you optimize costs to open your Center quickly.

La formation initiale est composée de 3 étapes :

• étape 1 : formation d’observation et découverte dans un Centre formateur de l’enseigne (1 semaine) ;
• étape 2 : formation au siège : transmission et apprentissage des savoir-faire (3 semaines) ;
• étape 3 : formation pratique : application des connaissances acquises dans un Centre formateur de l’enseigne (3 semaines).

Une fois votre Centre ouvert, vous disposerez de modules de formation continue (formations en ligne, physiques…) sur l’ensemble des aspects de nos métiers. Ces formations peuvent avoir pour vocation la mise en place de nouveaux services ou la montée en compétence de vos équipes.

MBE offers on-going training sessions to further support develop of your business know-how and professional selling skills. These can be provided by company personnel, regional managers (if present), network/regional meetings with other MBE business associates, workshops, videos, in-Center programs, vendor co-sponsored sessions, etc.

MBE provides a unique set of services to local residents and businesses. The success is strongly linked to a concept we call "farming", namely interacting with people, both inside and outside of the MBE Center to promote the activities.  Whether business or private, development of a loyal client base depends on listening to their needs and then solving everyday challenges to help them be more efficient with their time and day.