Annex Brands Commercial Center
Annex Brands Commercial Center franchises operate as commercial logistics centers, offering custom packaging, crating, domestic and international shipping, pick-up, delivery, and transportation services for difficult-to-ship items that are fragile, large, awkward, or valuable (FLAV), such as antique furniture, fine art, and industrial machinery. Franchisees also sell boxes and packaging materials, with some providing commercial and household moving services. The business targets commercial and residential customers, operating from warehouses in light industrial areas using standardized systems, trademarks like Navis Pack & Ship and Pak Mail Freight, and franchisor-supported marketing.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 3% marketing fund + greater of 1% gross volume or per capita share for regional marketing + $25 weekly national convention deposit
How Annex Brands Commercial Center Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Annex Brands Commercial Center Current | $132K – $201K | $35K | 6.0% | 56 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 189 franchises | $121K – $290K | $47K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 189 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+9 more states
Franchisee Contacts
19 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
One concluded franchisee lawsuit against the franchisor and former owners alleging fraud and misrepresentation for failure to disclose a bank lien on the franchised business (2015-2016).
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Annex Brands Commercial Center franchise ranges from $131,580 to $201,130. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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