It operates nine businesses around campus and serves as part of the university's entrepreneurship program, though it does not exclude students with other majors.

[2][failed verification] The organization is intended both as an educational platform and to provide services to students on campus.

[3] Flyer Enterprises previously operated a large convenience store called Rudy's Fly-Buy.

The idea for a student-run store was originally brought to UD from Georgetown University by Dr. William Schuerman, former dean of students and vice president of student development at UD.

Originally operated by a small group of students, Rudy's Fly-Buy was taken over by Flyer Enterprises when the organization formed in 2001.