What makes the MBE franchise different from its competitors?

• MBE is one of the world's fastest growing franchises - on average, one new MBE location opens every business day somewhere around the world.

• It is seven times larger than its largest competitor; nearly three times larger than its five largest competitors combined.

• It is Entrepreneur magazine's #1 rated franchise in the postal and business services category for 15 straight years; #2 among all franchise opportunities in year 2001.

• The MBE business centre concept is the first of its kind in Malaysia.

Why should I invest in MBE?

• 20+ years of experience.

• A proven business concept, implemented more than 5,400 times around the world.

What is the estimated initial investment cost of a MBE centre in Malaysia?

• The estimated initial investment range is between RM60,000 to RM300,000 which includes the franchise fee, start-up costs, equipment and supplies, and initial stocks (actual costs vary depending on individual locations and circumstances).

Does MBE offer financing?

• Financing is offered by local financial institutions which MBE is working closely with to offer various financing schemes. Currently, we are only able to assist on the business plans and documentations which are needed by the local financial institutions.

Do I find my location or does MBE Malaysia?

• We will provide guidance and help you make the best choice for possible sites for your centre. With experience shared by our franchisees, we strive to ensure that the location recommended for your new MBE centre provides a profitable business opportunity.

Will I get protected territory for my centre?

• Yes. Each MBE centre has a protected territory that ensures no other traditional MBE centre will be placed in that area. This territory is segmented with local demand knowledge and is normally based on individual suburbs.

Will MBE Malaysia provide assistance in the design of my centre?

• Yes. MBE Malaysia will design your centre, and our representative will oversee the construction process, which enables your centre to be built quickly and cost-effectively.

What does my training include?

• A comprehensive three-week training programme organized by MBE which includes three days of hands-on in-centre training and 10 days of classroom training. This is followed by another five days of hands-on, in-centre training.

• Training includes operating procedures, products and services, business management, marketing, and public relations.

• You will also be provided with training manuals to facilitate the whole training programme.

What support will I receive after training is completed?

• You will receive ongoing support from our staff at MBE.

• Additional support includes networking meetings with other MBE franchisees, newsletters, centre visits, and business development tools.

• MBE also provides professional growth and development programmes to help you stay on top of a dynamic marketplace.

• You will receive a complete set of operation manuals that will assist you in running your centre effectively.

May I open multiple centres?

• Yes. MBE Malaysia encourages franchisees to strive for multiple-centre ownership, subject to availability and eligibility criteria.

What is MBE Malaysia's vision for the future?

• MBE hopes to develop a comprehensive local network of MBE centres providing the highest level of convenience and value-added service to customers.

• MBE and its partners are working together to develop new opportunities to leverage our combined strengths in areas such as small-business services, e-commerce, and financial services.

What should I do next to find out more information about MBE?

• Kindly fill up our Confidential Franchise Application Form (PDF 468kb) and send it back to us. Our representative will get in touch with you soon.