#260
At a Glance
Products & Services: Packaging, shipping, postal & business services
Number of Locations: 298
Total Investment: $138.8K - 199.05K
Founded: 1985
Began Franchising: 1986
Private Owned
About Postal Annex+
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.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 296 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 301 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 315 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | 333 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $138,800 - $199,050
Franchise Fee: $29,950
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $29,950
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 20 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $200,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
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).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: 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
Franchise Ranking History
Fastest-Growing: #58 (2008),