ANNEX BRANDS RETAIL CENTER
Annex Brands Retail Centers operate as pack-and-ship franchises under brands like PostalAnnex+, Pak Mail, AIM Mail, Parcel Plus, and others, offering services such as mailbox rental (physical and virtual), package receiving, postal services, printing, copying, packaging, shipping, office supplies, passport photos, notary, fingerprinting, and related business support. Flex and express variants provide subsets of these services plus crating, pick-up/delivery, and packaging materials, typically in spaces from 500 to 1,500 sq ft. The business model involves franchising to entrepreneurs serving time-pressed consumers and small businesses needing convenient one-stop shipping and logistics solutions.
Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.
Overview
Financial Requirements
5% royalty + 2% ad fund + greater of $150 or 1% monthly local advertising association fee + $105/mo software maintenance + $16/wk technology fee + $17/mo in-center TV fee + $25/wk national convention deposits
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data is based on 528 franchised standard and flex retail centers that had been in operation for 12 months or more as of September 30, 2024, as presented in Chart 2.
* The weighted average of the Upper 50% ($533,000 for 264 centers) and Lower 50% ($223,000 for 264 centers) from Chart 2 was calculated and confirmed to match the overall average for 528 centers: (264 * 533000 + 264 * 223000) / 528 = $378,000. Net income, net profit, EBITDA, and a profit range could not be determined or estimated, as the 'General Explanatory Notes' on page 4 explicitly state that 'Gross Sales figures reported above do not reflect cost of sales, payroll and related expenses, rent, office expenses, amortization, depreciation, income taxes or similar expenses or debt service obligations,' and no other profit or expense information was provided.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How ANNEX BRANDS RETAIL CENTER Compares to Other Business Services Franchises
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 93% of Business Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ANNEX BRANDS RETAIL CENTER Current | $249K - $350K | $35K | 5.0% | 547 |
| 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 187 franchises | $118K - $285K | $46K | 10.4% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 187 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+24 more states
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Breach of contract, implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, false promise, restitution, and conversion claims by a franchisee
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a ANNEX BRANDS RETAIL CENTER franchise?
The total initial investment to open a ANNEX BRANDS RETAIL CENTER franchise ranges from $249,130 to $349,830. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a ANNEX BRANDS RETAIL CENTER franchise make?
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a ANNEX BRANDS RETAIL CENTER franchise is $378,000. The median revenue is $331,000.
How many ANNEX BRANDS RETAIL CENTER franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, ANNEX BRANDS RETAIL CENTER has 547 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1986.
Is ANNEX BRANDS RETAIL CENTER a good franchise to buy?
ANNEX BRANDS RETAIL CENTER shows several positive indicators: established brand with 547+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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