Postal Annex+ vs 3@1 Postal, Business and Communication Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Postal Annex+ vs 3@1 Postal, Business and Communication including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Postal Annex+ Franchise
3@1 Postal, Business and Communication Franchise
Investment $35,525 - $244,350$80,000 - $100,000
Franchise Fee $29,950$15,000
Royalty Fee 5%3%
Advertising Fee 2%0
Year Founded 19851999
Year Franchised 19862001
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee $3.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Postal Annex+ Franchise
3@1 Postal, Business and Communication Franchise
Experience
  • Must speak English
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    Financing Options
     
    Postal Annex+ Franchise
    3@1 Postal, Business and Communication 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
    3@1 Postal, Business and Communication Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 32 hours Classroom Training: 80 hours Additional Training: At regional conferences Training in Johannesburg and in-store at the location
    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
    3@1 Postal, Business and Communication Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    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 3@1 Postal, Business and Communication

    3@1 franchising offers a one-stop retail opportunity in the business & communications industry, ranging from: electronic communication (email, internet access, e-commerce); business communications (photocopying, laminating, binding, printing, a photo lab, stationery); and postal services (local and international courier, mail box rentals, etc).3@1 recognizes that efficient, effective, fast, relevant and up-to-date means of communication is the lifeblood of international and local businesses alike and therefore provides the most up-to-date, fast and cost effective methods of communication and communication products to businesses and householders alike - and this from local stores carefully positioned within close proximity of our customers. Specialties Courier, Communication, Franchise, Franchising, Postal, Business, Internet We would welcome Area Franchisees on a state to state basis or individuals that would commit to multiple stores.