Postal Annex+ vs Fastway Couriers Canada Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Postal Annex+ Franchise
Fastway Couriers Canada Franchise
Investment $35,525 - $244,350$179,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $29,950$20,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19851983
Year Franchised 19861984
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee $3.5K-


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

    Training & Support
     
    Postal Annex+ Franchise
    Fastway Couriers Canada 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
    Fastway Couriers Canada 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 Fastway Couriers Canada

    Fastway Couriers, established in 1983, is the world's largest courier franchise system with 104 Regional Franchisees and 1,500 Courier Franchisees and serves a strong market niche untapped by other couriers. Sole Regional Franchise rights for each city are awarded to only one entrepreneur who enters the business of franchising, not package distribution. Cities are then divided into territories which are awarded to Courier Franchisees who conduct the actual distribution of packages.