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.
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.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How POSTNET Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 91% 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 |
| 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 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 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
+27 more states
SBA Loan History
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.
Franchisee Contacts
197 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 |
197 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
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 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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