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The UPS Store vs Plato’s Closet®

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both The UPS Store and Plato’s Closet® are retail franchises. The UPS Store requires an investment of $222K – $606K while Plato’s Closet® requires $356K – $468K. In terms of revenue, Plato’s Closet® reports higher average unit revenue at $1.3M. On SBA loan performance, Plato’s Closet® has a lower charge-off rate (2.1%) compared to The UPS Store (9.9%). FranchiseVerdict rates The UPS Store A (Strongest tier) and Plato’s Closet® A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$222K – $606K
$356K – $468K
Franchise Fee
$40K
$25K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$724K
$1.3M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
9.9% (3051 loans)
2.1% (229 loans)
Total Units
5,503
526
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1980
1999
FDD Year
2026
2026