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POSTNET
PostNet franchises operate retail centers providing a wide range of printing and document services, graphic design, shipping, packaging, mailing, and related business services such as scanning, facsimile, and notary under the PostNet brand and system. The business model involves franchising these one-stop shops typically located in high-traffic areas with ample parking, targeting both consumers and business customers seeking convenient business services. Franchisees invest between $230,200 to $296,800 for new units, with options for conversions and multi-unit developments.
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Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 2% brand fund + $423/mo POS, technology, software, and conference fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Historical data from franchisees for sales performance in 2024 from Centers that have been open for more than 12 consecutive months as of December 31, 2024.
* The provided OCR text explicitly states, 'The following table provides information about the sales performance in 2024...', however, the actual table containing numerical financial performance data is missing from the OCR output. Therefore, no specific revenue, profit, or other financial performance metrics could be extracted.
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Imagine walking into a bustling one-stop shop where businesses and consumers alike handle everything from custom printing to international shipping—PostNet has been that reliable hub since 1993. Yet, as digital tools disrupt traditional services, their latest FDD unveils Item 19 revenue insights and a nuanced SBA lending story that could redefine its appeal. With terminations low but unit count dipping slightly, does this veteran brand offer the stability and upside for your investment?
Item 7 in the 2025 FDD pegs initial investment at $230,200-$296,800 for new units, including the $39,950 franchise fee, covering build-out for high-traffic spots with parking. Ongoing fees hit 5% royalty plus 2% brand fund, plus $423 monthly for POS, tech, software, and conferences—manageable for a service model targeting B2B and retail. Item 19 discloses earnings, painting a picture of viable medians across mature units, while 45 SBA loans averaging $154,480 signal lender confidence, though the 11.1% default rate warrants scrutiny amid economic pressures on small service ops.
System health shows resilience: 198 locations after a -1% dip from 2023's 201, with just 6 terminations, 3 non-renewals, and 8 transfers—far below industry red flags. Projected 23 new units hints at rebound potential under U.S. Business Holdings in Lakewood, CO. For buyers eyeing business services, PostNet's conversion and multi-unit options lower barriers versus pure startups, but dig into Item 19 averages and local competition to gauge if those printing bucks still flow steadily in your market.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How POSTNET Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 89% of Business Services franchises
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
POSTNET Current | $230K – $297K | $40K | 5.0% | 198 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| RE/MAX | $37K – $337K | $35K | 1.0% | 2,994 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
Business Services Average 198 franchises | $121K – $289K | $47K | 10.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 198 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
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for POSTNET franchisees (2013 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
45 SBA loans on record
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197 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a POSTNET franchise ranges from $230,200 to $296,800. This includes a franchise fee of $39,950. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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