Postal Annex+
Packaging, shipping, postal & business servicesBackground
Founded: 1985 Franchising since: 1986
While working as a consultant during retirement, Jack Lentz found a need for occasional access to copy and fax machines, packaging facilities and mail services. Frustrated when he couldn't find a store that offered the services he needed, Lentz decided to open his own. In 1985, he opened the first PostalAnnex+ location near San Diego, California.
In addition to offering the business services Lentz required, PostalAnnex+ stores rent postal boxes and handle packaging and shipping. Stores also sell greeting cards and office supplies.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 25 employee(s); 15 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Worldwide
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Half-mile radius
Special Programs
PostalAnnex+ locations support community organizations such as hospitals and animal shelters. Stores also participate in fundraising walks.
While working as a consultant during retirement, Jack Lentz found a need for occasional access to copy and fax machines, packaging facilities and mail services. Frustrated when he couldn't find a store that offered the services he needed, Lentz decided to open his own. In 1985, he opened the first PostalAnnex+ location near San Diego, California.
In addition to offering the business services Lentz required, PostalAnnex+ stores rent postal boxes and handle packaging and shipping. Stores also sell greeting cards and office supplies.
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7580 Metropolitan Dr., #200 San Diego, California 92108 |
Phone: (800)456-1525/ (619)563-4800
Franchisee Association
Postal Annex+ National Franchise Advisory Council |
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 25 employee(s); 15 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 315 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 333 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 343 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | 345 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 311 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Worldwide
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Half-mile radius
Special Programs
PostalAnnex+ locations support community organizations such as hospitals and animal shelters. Stores also participate in fundraising walks.
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $138.8K-200.1K Franchise fee: $29.95K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 5% Term of agreement: 20 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
Net worth requirement: $200K
Cash liquidity requirement: $75K
Business Experience:
- Must speak English
Operations
- 35% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3
- Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (96% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
Other marketing support
- Available at headquarters: 10 days
- At franchisee's location: 4 days
- At regional conferences : 3 days
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Grand opening
- Internet
- Security/safety procedures
- Field operations/evaluations
- Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support
- Co-op advertising
- Ad slicks
- National media
- Regional advertising
Other marketing support
- Marketing resource guide
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#196 (2009); #99 (2008); #116 (2007); #117 (2006); #123 (2005);
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#58 (2008);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#151 (2009); #91 (2008); #101 (2007); #104 (2006); #96 (2005);
#196 (2009); #99 (2008); #116 (2007); #117 (2006); #123 (2005);
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#58 (2008);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#151 (2009); #91 (2008); #101 (2007); #104 (2006); #96 (2005);