Postal Annex+ vs Mailbox IT Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Postal Annex+ Franchise
Mailbox IT Franchise
Investment $35,525 - $244,350$55,950 - $87,250
Franchise Fee $29,950$24,750
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 2%Zero
Year Founded 19851996
Year Franchised 19862995
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee $3.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Postal Annex+ Franchise
Mailbox IT Franchise
Experience
  • Must speak English
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Postal Annex+ Franchise
    Mailbox IT 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
    Mailbox IT Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 32 hours Classroom Training: 80 hours Additional Training: At regional conferences Springfield, MO 5 days

    Ongoing, on-site support
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet PlatformField Training

    Initial Store Opening

    Franchisee Newsletter

    Regional or National Meetings: At Additional Cost
    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)

    		Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged

    Expansion Plans
     
    Postal Annex+ Franchise
    Mailbox IT 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 Mailbox IT

    Mailbox It is a nationally franchised company selling a range of business services by traditional brick and mortar and electronic commerce. Packaged as walk-in facility, Mailbox It services include parcel shipping, packing, print services, product fulfillment, and electronic return services.