Early on, DeSio realized that mail boxes and shipping made a pretty small hook on which to hang an entire franchise network. It was not long before MBE began to evolve from a chain of surrogate post offices into a chain of surrogate offices for small business operators. DeSio mortgaged his house and used his wife's engagement ring as collateral to secure nearly $900,000 in funds used to purchase controlling interest in the company in 1983. Despite the company's quick growth, squabbles arose between the partners. The first MBE franchises were sold during the company's first year of operation and, by 1982, MBE was selling area franchises for multiple outlets. Since banks and venture capitalists failed to grasp the potential of the concept, DeSio and his partners turned to franchising to finance their company's expansion. Funds for further expansion proved hard to come by, however. Within a short time, there were three MBE outlets in operation. Among the other services offered were sales of postage stamps and wrapping and shipping of packages via independent delivery services such as Federal Express and United Parcel Service (UPS). Initially, the company's core business was mail box rental with 24-hour access. They opened the first MBE store in Carlsbad, California, with an initial investment of $25,000 from each partner. Post Office-for a premium price, of course. DeSio and his three partners envisioned an establishment at which people could conduct their postal business in an environment somewhat more agreeable than that of the typical U.S. The group was later joined by Anthony DeSio, a former aerospace executive whose resume included stints with Lockheed, General Electric, and Western Union. MBE was founded in 1980 by Herb Goffstein and Pat and Mimi Senn. The company's on-line business-to the small and home office market and offers an array of business services. postal system for both sending and receiving, MBE has expanded its line of services to include mailbox rentals, packaging, shipping, copying, faxing, passport photos, office supplies, money transfers, computer workstation rental, and a wide range of other conveniences. From its origins as an alternative to the U.S. The chain continues to grow at the brisk pace it established almost from its birth in 1980 and has master licenses for international franchise locations in 70 countries. (MBE) system consists of about 4,300 franchise locations worldwide.

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