The UPS Store

Specialties

As a franchisee of The UPS Store network in Canada, we are proud to be locally owned and operated. As small business owners ourselves, we understand the challenges that small businesses have every day. We can help! We have the knowledge and equipment to offer you cost-​effective solutions for many of your small business needs such as business printing, mail services, packing, shipping & more. We are passionate about what we do, and ready to help your business.

History

Established in 1980.

The UPS Store concept was introduced in 1980 as Mail Boxes Etc. — a convenient alternative to the post office. Throughout its evolution, it has continued to define and lead the business services category it created. In 2001, UPS acquired Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. In 2003, the two companies introduced The UPS Store® brand. On April 7, 2003, approximately 3,000 Mail Boxes Etc.® locations in the United States (at the time, nearly 90% of the domestic U.S. network) re-​branded as The UPS Store and began offering lower (around 20% on average) UPS-​direct shipping rates. In 2005 more than 265 Mail Boxes Etc. locations in Canada re-​brand as The UPS Store. In 2012, Mail Boxes Etc., Inc. became The UPS Store, Inc. The centers remain locally owned and operated, and continue to offer a variety of packing, shipping, freight, postal, printing and business services, with convenient locations and world-​class service.

Meet the Business Owner

John W.

Business Owner

John Werkema and his wife and business partner for 34 years, Betty-​Anne, have owned The UPS Store on Stone Road in Guelph for 3 years as well as The UPS Store on Dundas Street in Woodstock for 6 years. The UPS Store prides itself on the ability to help small businesses in the local community thrive, not just survive. The team members are passionate about their clients and are constantly looking for ways to improve the lives of those they interact with. John & Betty Anne are parents of 6 and grandparents of 10. His solid foundation of values extends from his family to his business and his clients.