PostalAnnex+
PostalAnnex+ and its affiliates have grown to nearly 300 franchises across 22 states as a result of the demand that today’s busy lifestyles creates for postal, shipping and packaging, copying and printing services. PostalAnnex+ saves consumers time and money, an aspect of PostalAnnex+ that garners high and consistent customer retention rates. With PostalAnnex+, small and home-based business owners can take advantage of one-stop shopping for all their business needs. PostalAnnex+ offers mailbox rentals, UPS, FedEx and USPS shipping, postal services, packaging, copying and a variety of other services.
From tested methods of site selection to ongoing advertising and support, franchisees can count on the expertise of PostalAnnex+ to help franchisees develop their own postal and shipping franchise business.
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Operating Units |
12/31/2008 |
12/31/2009 |
12/31/2010 |
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| | Franchised |
5 |
4 |
4 |
| | % Change | -- |
-20% |
0% |
| | Company-Owned |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| | % Change | -- |
-- |
-- |
| | Total |
5 |
4 |
4 |
| | % Change | -- |
-20% |
0% |
| | Franchised as % of Total |
100% |
100% |
100% |
Investment Required
The initial regional license fee for a PostalAnnex+ franchise ranges from $50,000 to $250,000, depending on the rate and populations of your territory.
PostalAnnex+ provides the following range of investments required to open your initial franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced.
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Item | Established Low Range | Established High Range |
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Regional License Fee |
$50,000 |
$250,000 |
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Insurance (General Liability) |
$1,500 |
$2,500 |
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Expenses While Training |
$1,000 |
$3,500 |
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Initial Advertising |
$12,000 |
$15,000 |
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Sales Presentation Materials |
$500 |
$1,000 |
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Office Supplies |
$7,000 |
$19,000 |
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Business Licenses, Permits |
$300 |
$500 |
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Additional Funds for First 3 Months |
$6,500 |
$12,000 |
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Total Initial Investment |
$78,800 |
$303,500 |
Ongoing Expenses
PostalAnnex+ franchisees pay ongoing non-participating advertising fees equal to $5,000, an advertising and promotion fee equal to at least $1,000. Additional fees include an area/regional licensee association fee equal to $50 quarterly.
What You Get—Training and Support
PostalAnnex’s site selection team utilizes demographic and market research as well as local real estate knowledge to help franchisees identify and select advantageous packing franchise sites close to potential customers’ offices, businesses and residences. Additionally, PostalAnnex+ provides professional design and buildout of franchisees’ stores.
Franchisees undergo a comprehensive training program that begins with 10 days training at the PostalAnnex+ Home Office. Instruction includes operating procedures, products and services, operating systems, business management and marketing. PostalAnnex+ maintains a full line of ready-to-use marketing materials including flyers, posters, counter cards and direct mail pieces along with an individual store website and more. The PostalAnnex+ Marketing Communications Department ensure that franchisees reach their target customer bases and the Franchise Services Department helps franchisees solve and work through challenging issues.
Territory
PostalAnnex+ grants protected territories.
Note: The tables and information regarding the number of operating units, investment required, on-going expenses, training and territory grants were taken from the company’s 2011 FDD. The 2011 write-ups will be incorporated into the 2011 Edition of Bond’s Hottest New Franchises publication.
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