How much revenue does a POSTNET franchise make?

POSTNET does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How many POSTNET franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, POSTNET has 204 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1993.

Can you get an SBA loan for a POSTNET franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for POSTNET franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is POSTNET a good franchise to buy?

POSTNET shows several positive indicators: established brand with 204+ 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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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.

FDD Year:

204locations

$240K–$307K

Since 1993

ServicesLakewood, COU.S. Business Holdings, Inc.www.postnet.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$39,950

Initial Investment

$240,200 – $306,800

Royalty Rate

5.00%

Brand Fund

2.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$31,871 – $32,071

5% royalty + 2% brand fund + monthly technology/software fees

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$332,670

Median Gross Revenue

$309,692

Top Quartile Revenue

$619,101

Bottom Quartile Revenue

$131,048

Data Based On: 183 franchised Centers open and operating in 2025 for 12 months or more that met the Reporting Criteria.

* All revenue figures (average, median, top quartile, bottom quartile) were extracted directly from "Table 19-1: Franchised Centers Open and Operating in 2025 for 12 Months or More" on page 2.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $332,670

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How POSTNET Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 90% of Business Services franchises
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
POSTNET Current	$240K – $307K	$40K	5.0%	204
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC	$14K – $607K	N/A	N/A	6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)	$216K – $609K	$30K	5.0%	4,500
AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC	$15K – $23K	$10K	20.0%	3,562
CRUISE PLANNERS	$2K – $21K	$11K	1.5%	3,124
RE/MAX	$37K – $337K	$35K	1.0%	2,994
Business Services Average 203 franchises	$120K – $288K	$46K	10.2%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 203 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

Top States

1TX

2CA

3FL

4AZ

5NY

6NV

7GA

8CO

9NC

10WA

11VA

12NJ

13AR

14TN

15IN

+23 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for POSTNET franchisees (2013 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$154,480

Total Volume

$7.0M

Default Rate

11.1%

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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Franchisee Contacts

218 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

218 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

One completed case involving a former franchisee alleging breach of contract and trade secret misappropriation, which was settled with mutual dismissals and releases.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a POSTNET franchise ranges from $240,200 to $306,800. This includes a franchise fee of $39,950. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.