Goin' Postal

Founded: 2002 Franchising since: 2004

Address: 4941 4th St. Zephyrhills, Florida 33542

Phone: (813)782-1500

Franchisor has 25 employee(s); 20 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	284	0	0	1
2008	297	0	0	1
2007	237	0	0	1
2006	143	0	0	1

Where Seeking Franchisees
Nationwide
Worldwide

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 2-5 mile radius

Total investment: $48,784 - $135,500
Franchise fee: $15,000
Ongoing royalty fee: $315/mo.
Term of agreement: 15 years, renewable


Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Cash liquidity requirement: $10,000

Operations

• 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit
• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 2
• Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training

• Available at headquarters: 1 week
• At franchisee's location: 1 week
• Refresher training at corporate location throughout term of the franchise agreement (15 years)

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Grand opening
• Internet
• Field operations/evaluations

Marketing Support

• Co-op advertising
• Ad slicks
• Regional advertising

Franchise 500® rank:
#155 (2010); #118 (2009); #293 (2008); #414 (2007);

Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#51 (2009); #42 (2008); #60 (2007);

Low-Cost Franchises:
#35 (2010); #65 (2008);

Top New Ranking:
#6 (2009); #21 (2008); #36 (2007);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#123 (2010); #93 (2009); #140 (2008);