Postal Annex+ vs Navis Pack & Ship Centers Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Postal Annex+ Franchise
Navis Pack & Ship Centers Franchise
Investment $35,525 - $244,350$91,800 - $178,500
Franchise Fee $29,950$32,500
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19851980
Year Franchised 19861984
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee $3.5K$7.5K


Business Experience Requirements
 
Postal Annex+ Franchise
Navis Pack & Ship Centers Franchise
Experience
  • Must speak English

  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Postal Annex+ Franchise
    Navis Pack & Ship Centers Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Postal Annex+ Franchise
    Navis Pack & Ship Centers Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 32 hours Classroom Training: 80 hours Additional Training: At regional conferences 7 weeks total including 1 week at an operating location
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet PlatformNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/appCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    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)

    		 International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 5

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Postal Annex+ Franchise
    Navis Pack & Ship Centers Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    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 Navis Pack & Ship Centers

    Marvin L. Storm founded Navis Pack & Ship Centers in 2000 as part of a packaging and shipping franchise system with Handle With Care Packaging Stores. Navis Pack & Ship Centers provide parcel shipping, custom packaging and crating, pick-up and delivery service, and packaging and shipping supplies.

    By late 2002, franchising had focused on Navis Pack & Ship Centers. Parent company Navis Logistics Network maintains a nationwide network of Handle With Care and Navis Pack & Ship franchised locations.