Del Mar Village Small Business Spotlight: UPS
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Del Mar Village Small Business Spotlight: The UPS Store Del Mar
Interview With: Jeff Dewitt, Owner
Tell us your backstory: What was your path to owning a business in Del Mar Village? Did you grow up here? Why did you choose Del Mar Village to set up shop?
I've owned and operated eight UPS Stores since 1990 but my wife and I moved to the area from Northern California in 2017 and fell in love. We're here to stay for a long time.
Tell us about your business. What should people know about it? What makes it unique?
In 1980 Mail Boxes Etc started its franchise in San Diego, CA. Now 40 years and 7,000 stores later, UPS purchased the network and changed the name to The UPS Store. I purchased my first store in 1994 and had locations in Del Mar, Half Moon Bay, Piedmont, Sacramento and Folsom.
What is one menu item or product you are most known for or is particularly special to you?
Shipping, mailbox rentals, notary. We're here to help the local community.
Tell us one fun fact about your business most people don't know.
The UPS Store worldwide headquarters are actually located in San Diego.
What do you love about Del Mar Village?
The community is very welcoming. It's the only store where those who live in the community actually introduced themselves to me.
How would you spend the perfect day in Del Mar? Where would you go? What would you eat or do?
Every day is a perfect day in Del Mar. The weather...the food...the people.