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PackageHub BUSINESS CENTERS™
243 OFFICIAL STORES OPEN,
491 IN THE PIPELINE

 

Introducing Our New National Store Network

Strength In Numbers | United We Thrive

The PackageHub Business Center™ (PBC) program unites a select group of Retail Shipping Associates (RSA) Premium Members into a nationally branded network. This network will help entrepreneurs like you take your business to the next level and profit from new opportunities in the digital economy.

To become a PBC member, store owners must successfully complete the membership application and approval process, agree to the terms of the PBC Membership Agreement, and pay membership fees on an annual or monthly basis.

Key Program Benefits

PackageHub Business Centers™ has a lot more to offer than just a brand name...

  • Negotiated discounts with carriers and suppliers
  • New products & services to bring in more customers
  • Free or low-cost operations and sales training
  • Online Resource Center of tools, training, and best practices
  • National advertising, promotions and PR
  • Local advertising and PR support
  • Branded marketing materials and signage
  • PBC website with “Find a Store” feature
MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
STORE AESTHETICS

Maintain a clean, organized, professional, and secure store environment, and agree to adhere to the PackageHub™ policies and procedures for in-store branding.

Store Offerings & Operations

Offer standard products and services including mailbox rentals, domestic and international shipping, professional packing, and basic office services.

RS Premium Member

Maintain RSA Premium Membership in good standing throughout the PBC Membership term.

Owner/Operator Professionalism

Follow the PBC Code of Ethics, policies and procedures, be dedicated to highest standards of professionalism and customer service, and be loyal to the PBC brand.

Store Hours

Must maintain minimal days and hours of operations. Requirements may vary based on market size and/or unique location.

Staffing & Training

Agree to hire and train staff who are professional, courteous, and knowledgeable—as proven though certification training.

Solving the

Final Mile/Final Yard

A unique advantage of being owner-operated is the outstanding customer experience our stores offer. The PBC team plans to actively educate customers, carriers, and online retailers about our service advantage and use it to monetize e-commerce package handling to the benefit of member stores.

Plans are in the works for a universal package receiving service that can eliminate porch piracy, save carriers a truckload in residential stops, and deliver a seamless “final yard” experience.

As a PBC member, your store can become the local HUB where neighbors “get all their stuff” and “get all their stuff done” while helping make e-commerce both economically and environmentally sustainable.

PBC First-Step Application

Getting Started is Fast and Easy

We invite all U.S. independently-owned retail shipping and business centers to apply for PBC membership. The process of applying to become a PBC member includes the following:

Step 1

Complete the PBC First Step Application at www.rscentral.org/pbcrequest

 

Step 2

Within 3 weeks, you will be notified via email if you have met the minimal initial requirements to proceed to the next step in the application process. You will be asked to provide additional information including:

  • Store & Owner Details
  • Store Photos
  • POS System Reports
  • Past Training & Certifications
 

Step 3

Your application will be reviewed in the order received and you will be notified if you have been approved or if further action is needed in order to qualify.

 

Step 4

Agree to the terms and sign the PBC Member Agreement. (Term: 1 year. You may cancel any time with 30 days written notice.)

 

Step 5

Pay PBC Membership Fees. (Monthly $75).*

*Special promotions may include waivers of membership fees for specified periods of time.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Product Offerings

Training & Certification

Store Professionalism

Negotiated Agreements

PBC Requirements

The PBC Membership Agreement

Recorded Events

  • Event
    Date Recorded
  • PackageHub Business Centers™ Update Webinar
    PBC Update—Status, Policies, & Changes
    03/26/20
    Members Only
  • PackageHub Business Centers™ Webinar
    PackageHub Business Centers™ Introduction Webinar
    11/21/19
    Members Only
  • RS Expo 2019 Friday General Session
    Featured Speaker Gina Schaefer and the PackageHub™ Business Center Reveal by RS Associates President Brandon Gale
    08/23/19
    Members Only
  • RS Expo 2019 Thursday General Session
    Keynote Speaker Jim Cochrane and the The State-of-the Industry General Session by RS Associates President Brandon Gale
    08/22/19
    Members Only

PackageHub™ Business Centers Resource Files
 TitleDescriptionModified DateSize
PBC Business Insurance RequirementsPBC Business Insurance Requirements5/27/2020Unknown
BloomBerg News - PBC ArticleMailbox Stores’ New E-Commerce Plan Fights ‘Porch Pirates’9/17/2019Unknown

This website and all information located on this website do not represent an advertisement or offer to sell a franchise and are for information purposes only. Any offer of a franchise from us can only be made directly by us (or our authorized representatives) outside of this website and with delivery of a franchise disclosure document as required by federal and some state laws. Certain states in the United States regulate the offer and sell of franchises within their respective states. Registration states include California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin (“Registration States”). We will not offer or sell any franchises to any residents of any Registration State until we have filed and received approval of our franchise disclosure document from that specific Registration State. If you are a resident of any Registration State or any state that requires approval of our franchise disclosure document, then you will not be offered a franchise until we can deliver to you a franchise disclosure document that has been registered and approved according to the laws of your state.

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