About ANNEX BRANDS Franchise
Annex Brands operates a network of retail service centers across multiple established trade names including PostalAnnex, Pak Mail, AIM Mail, Parcel Plus, Handle With Care Packaging Store, and Sunshine Pack & Ship.
These centers offer a broad range of services including shipping and packaging, mailbox rental, postal services, printing and copying, notary services, fingerprinting, passport photos, and general business support.
Customers range from everyday consumers shipping personal packages to small business owners and organizations seeking reliable, full-service retail locations for their shipping and business support needs.
ANNEX BRANDS Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$266K
Average Investment
$318K
Maximum Investment
$370K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of Gross Receipts of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Receipts (system-wide marketing fund) plus greater of $150/month or 1% of Gross Receipts (advertising association fee) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $265,630 – $370,330 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $266K–$370K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of Gross Receipts) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Receipts (system-wide marketing fund) plus greater of $150/month or 1% of Gross Receipts (advertising association fee)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Fixtures | $45,000 | $55,000 |
| Mailboxes | $14,000 | $16,000 |
| Package lockers | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Flooring | $6,000 | $9,000 |
| Interior signage | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| Exterior signage | $6,000 | $8,000 |
| Construction services | $70,000 | $90,000 |
| Construction consultation fee (if applicable) | $0 | $2,500 |
| Equipment | $4,500 | $7,000 |
| Computer hardware, software programs and licenses | $5,000 | $13,000 |
| Initial inventory | $5,000 | $7,000 |
| Insurance | $2,500 | $8,000 |
| Financial training portal license and administrative fee | $330 | $330 |
| Travel, lodging and meals for initial training | $1,500 | $4,000 |
| New Center/New Owner Marketing Program deposit | $5,500 | $5,500 |
| Supplies | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Business licenses, business permits, etc. | $300 | $2,000 |
| Deposits and pre-paid expenses | $13,500 | $20,000 |
| Architect fee | $4,000 | $6,000 |
| Miscellaneous expenditures | $2,000 | $3,000 |
| Additional funds - 1st 12 months | $40,000 | $70,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 15% of then-current non-discounted initial franchise fee (standard transfer); $750 for immediate family member transfer; $350 for transfer to a legal entity or entity name change |
| Renewal Fee | $8,500 |
| Technology Fee | Currently $17 per week |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit (minimum $500) plus 1.5% per month interest on underpayment plus $35 per week late fee if audit triggered by franchisee's failure or understatement exceeding 5% |
| In-Center TV marketing program fee | Currently $18/month |
| National convention participation deposits | Currently $25/week |
| PostalMate POS annual license fee | Currently $35/year |
| PostalMate POS monthly maintenance fee | Currently $115/month (paid to PostalMate) |
| Transit insurance premiums | Currently $0.60-$1.75 per $100 of property valuation, packaging and shipping charges |
| International ocean program forwarding fee | $100 per shipment |
| International ocean program service fee | $100-$800 per shipment depending on type and destination |
| Franchisor customer referral service fee | Up to 15% of price charged to customer |
| Late fee | Greater of $35 or 10% of amount due |
| Special assistance / management fee | Currently $300/day per person plus expenses |
| National convention registration fee | Currently $799-$999 per person |
| National convention hotel fee | Currently $500-$1,100 for one room at convention hotel |
| Strategic marketing alliance fees | Up to $200/month |
| Co-branding fee | Currently $0; may charge up to $1,500/year if co-branding program established |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Initial training typically lasts 8 classroom days (9 hours per day) plus up to 1 additional 6-hour day at Annex Brands' San Diego offices, followed by up to 4 days of on-site training at the franchisee's retail center for new franchisees |
| Classroom Training | Approximately 56 classroom hours plus up to 6 additional hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 22 hours during initial training program; 8-36 hours on-site at franchisee's retail center |
| Training Location | San Diego, California for classroom and on-the-job training; franchisee's retail center for on-site initial training |
| Additional Training | Mandatory attendance at national conventions (approximately every 10-18 months) and regional meetings in franchisee's geographic area. Periodic required and optional training courses may be offered online or at designated locations. Franchisees must complete at least 2 of 14 financial training portal courses before initial training and the remainder within 6 months of opening. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | One-half mile radius for standard and flex retail centers; facility in which the center is located for express retail centers |
| Description | Each retail center receives a protected area within which Annex Brands will not license or establish another retail center of the same center type. However, franchisees do not receive an exclusive territory. All centers may solicit and service customers regardless of geographic location, including within a franchisee's protected area. Annex Brands may solicit clients nationwide through its website and may offer franchisor customer referrals to franchisees in their area for a service fee. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 20 years |
| Renewal Term | Additional 20-year term |
| Renewal Fee | $8,500 |
| Renewal Conditions | Must substantially comply with franchise agreement and all other agreements; provide written notice 6-12 months before 20-year anniversary; maintain possession of center or secure Annex Brands-approved substitute site; bring center into full compliance with then-current specifications; execute general releases; sign then-current franchise agreement (which may contain materially different terms) |
| Transfer Fee | 15% of then-current non-discounted initial franchise fee for standard transfers; $750 for immediate family member transfers; $350 for transfer to a legal entity or non-controlling ownership change |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisor approval required; transferee must meet current standards and sign then-current franchise agreement; selling franchisee must pay all outstanding obligations and execute general release; transferee must complete initial training and pay $4,000 training and processing fee plus $330 financial portal fee; center may need remodeling to current standards; must use an escrow agent; franchisor has 30-day right of first refusal |
| Termination for Cause | Non-curable defaults (immediate upon notice): intentional material misrepresentation, felony conviction, unauthorized use of confidential information, unauthorized transfer of control, underreporting Gross Receipts by more than 5% on 3+ occasions, unauthorized use of Marks, lease termination, failure to complete initial training, 3+ notices of default within 12 months, failure to open within 365 days. Curable defaults: failure to pay fees (10-day cure period); failure to comply with agreement or standards (30-day cure period); abandonment for 5+ consecutive business days (7-day cure period) |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years post-term |
| Non-Compete Details | During term: no interest in any competitive business anywhere without restriction. Post-term: for a continuous 2-year period, no interest in a competitive business within 5-mile radius of franchisee's center or any Annex Brands center in operation or under construction at time of termination or expiration. Competitive business includes any offering business support, mailbox rental, postal, printing, copying, packaging, crating, shipping, office supply, notary, or fingerprinting products or services. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Unless Annex Brands permits otherwise in writing, franchisee (or a principal of any legal entity owning the retail center) or an equivalently trained manager must personally devote full time, energy, and best efforts to management and operation of the center. The person responsible for day-to-day supervision may not hold another full-time job. If a manager supervises the center, the franchisee or managing partner must remain active in overseeing operations. Legal entity franchisees must designate a trained manager who personally manages the center at all times. |
| Required Suppliers | Annex Brands is the sole approved supplier of the PostalMate POS network software and the retail center fixture/equipment package (fixtures, mailboxes, package lockers, flooring). ScreenCloud Limited is the sole approved supplier of in-Center TV marketing software; ScreenCloud, Inc. supplies the required device. Annex Brands is the sole approved supplier for the web-based financial training portal (licensed from Profit Soup LLC). Franchisees must use an Annex Brands-designated contractor and architect for buildout, though a substitute contractor may be approved with prior written consent and payment of a $2,500 consultation fee. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees must purchase equipment, supplies, services, furniture, signage, computer hardware and software per Annex Brands specifications and from approved suppliers. Non-approved suppliers require prior written approval. Estimated purchases from Annex Brands represent 50-70% of total establishment costs and 0-5% of ongoing operations; purchases under Annex Brands specifications represent 60-90% of both establishment and operational purchasing. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | In fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, Annex Brands received $790,000 from franchisees' purchases of equipment, inventory and supplies (3.0% of total revenue of $26,273,000), with $638,000 in related expenses. Annex Brands received $0 from third-party approved suppliers based on their sales to franchisees. Insurance program revenue was $512,000 with $203,000 in expenses. International ocean program revenue was $537,000 with $452,000 in expenses. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Neither Annex Brands nor any affiliate offers direct or indirect financing or guarantees any franchisee notes, leases, or obligations. Franchisees may be eligible for expedited SBA loan processing through the SBA Franchise Registry Program. |
ANNEX BRANDS Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$368K
Median Revenue
$331K
Revenue Range
$30K – $1.7M
Sample Size
527 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
ANNEX BRANDS Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordANNEX BRANDS has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
ANNEX BRANDS System Growth
Total Units
565
Franchised
565
Company-Owned
0
ANNEX BRANDS currently operates 565 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 12 | 566 |
| 2024 | 21 | 19 | 568 |
| 2025 | 21 | 24 | 565 |
Transfers: 49 | Closures: 24
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$26.3M
ANNEX BRANDS Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a ANNEX BRANDS franchise ranges from $265,630 to $370,330, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $35,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
ANNEX BRANDS charges a royalty fee of 5% of Gross Receipts of gross sales, plus a 2% of Gross Receipts (system-wide marketing fund) plus greater of $150/month or 1% of Gross Receipts (advertising association fee) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the ANNEX BRANDS Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from ANNEX BRANDS to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, ANNEX BRANDS franchise owners report average revenue of $368K and median revenue of $331K. This is based on a sample of 527 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
ANNEX BRANDS has been franchising since 1986. The FDD shows an investment range of $265,630-$370,330, a 5% of Gross Receipts royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $35,000 and the total investment ranges from $265,630 to $370,330 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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