Postal Annex+ vs eShipping Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Postal Annex+ vs eShipping including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Postal Annex+ Franchise
eShipping Franchise
Investment $35,525 - $244,350$30,755 - $64,150
Franchise Fee $29,950$22,500 - $23,700
Royalty Fee 5%35%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19852001
Year Franchised 19862006
Term Of Agreement 20 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years5 years
Renewal Fee $3.5K$2000


Business Experience Requirements
 
Postal Annex+ Franchise
eShipping Franchise
Experience
  • Must speak English
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    Financing Options
     
    Postal Annex+ Franchise
    eShipping Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Postal Annex+ Franchise
    eShipping Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 32 hours Classroom Training: 80 hours Additional Training: At regional conferences -
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform-
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app-
    Operations 10% 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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Postal Annex+ Franchise
    eShipping Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    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.
    • Commercial Center: $99,700 to $172,750
    • Commercial Center-Conversion: $35,525 to $147,975

    It's your package, your choice.
    Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee
    "Entrepreneur
    #216 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #231 in Franchise 500 for 2021.




    About eShipping

    We put people and principles ahead of profits. Your investment is a commitment to perpetuate this atmosphere so you and other people can have the privilege of seeing their dreams and aspirations become reality.
    A web-based platform for streamlining shipment processing and gaining visibility across all vendors, locations, and mode.