Postal Annex+ vs World Options Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Postal Annex+ Franchise
World Options Franchise
Investment $35,525 - $244,350$65,500 - $72,000
Franchise Fee $29,950$42,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 1985-
Year Franchised 1986-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee $3.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Postal Annex+ Franchise
World Options Franchise
Experience
  • Must speak English
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    Financing Options
     
    Postal Annex+ Franchise
    World Options 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
    World Options 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
    World Options Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    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 World Options

    World Options offers small and medium businesses a world-class parcel delivery service through an online portal, which not only saves them time and money but allows business owners to concentrate on their business.
    The World Options franchise gives you everything you need to launch, build and manage client’s shipping needs whether UK or International via road, rail, sea, or air.

    When you become a franchise owner, your aim will be to find new business customers to use the online portal. You build relationships with them and demonstrate how they can place orders online. Once this is done the business is encouraged to activate an account and they instantly become your client. You look after them and the system does the rest. The more parcels your client ships through the online portal, the more money you make. It’s simple!

    World Options provides businesses access to great value shipping services.

    As a UPS Authorized Reseller, affordability doesn’t mean increased risk, you can relax with the knowledge that your goods will be delivered by one of the world's leading shipping companies.

    Take advantage of lower shipping costs than you would receive as a low-volume business.

    A World Options shipping account gives you access to:

    • International Small Package with UPS
    • International Freight Services
    • Domestic Freight - LTL & Full Truckload
    • Leading carriers to deliver your goods
    • Book shipments faster than ever before
    • No contracts, allowing you to cancel anytime