Postal Annex+

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.

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.

Total investment: $138.8K-200.1K Franchise fee: $29.95K

Ongoing royalty fee: 5% Term of agreement: 20 years, renewable

Express/kiosk option available

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

• 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 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);