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At a Glance
Products & Services: Packing & shipping, printing, copying, web services
Number of Locations: 723
Total Investment: $160.67K - 197.65K
Founded: 1985
Began Franchising: 1993
About PostNet Neighborhood Business Centers
Steven Greenbaum and Brian Spindel founded PostNet in 1985, and began franchising the concept in 1993. PostNet Neighborhood Business Centers offer graphic design, printing, copying and shipping services for home-based and small- to medium-sized businesses, as well as consumers.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 310 | 21 | 392 | 0 |
| 2011 | 314 | 25 | 387 | 0 |
| 2010 | 337 | 34 | 362 | 0 |
| 2009 | 424 | 26 | 352 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $160,667 - $197,650
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $300,000
Liquid Cash Available: $60,000
Operations
14% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 5. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 1 week. At store location : 2-3 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media,
Other marketing support: First-year advertising program
Franchise Ranking History
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