When did Annex Brands acquire PMCA?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
On April 20, 2016, we acquired PMCA, a Colorado corporation that had maintained its principal place of business at 12742 E. Caley Avenue, Unit 2A, Centennial, CO 80111. PMCA is now our wholly-owned subsidiary and our affiliate as described above. PMCA offered franchises and area development agreements for businesses similar to our retail centers and Commercial Logistics Centers, and operated under the trade name Pak Mail from January 1984 until April 2016. The acquired franchises may continue to operate under the trade name Pak Mail. We offer and sell Pak Mail retail center franchises under this FDD. See Item 20 and Exhibit C for more information.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Annex Brands's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Annex Brands acquired PMCA (Pak Mail Centers of America, Inc.) on April 20, 2016. PMCA, a Colorado corporation, then became a wholly-owned subsidiary and affiliate of Annex Brands. Before the acquisition, PMCA offered franchises and area development agreements for businesses similar to Annex Brands' retail centers and Commercial Logistics Centers, operating under the trade name Pak Mail from January 1984 until the acquisition in April 2016.
Following the acquisition, the franchises acquired by Annex Brands may continue to operate under the Pak Mail trade name. Annex Brands also offers and sells Pak Mail retail center franchises under the same Franchise Disclosure Document. This means that prospective franchisees have the option of opening a new Annex Brands location or acquiring an existing Pak Mail franchise and converting it to the Annex Brands brand.
The acquisition of PMCA is one of several acquisitions Annex Brands has made over the years to expand its franchise network and service offerings. These acquisitions allow Annex Brands to grow its market share and offer a wider range of services to its customers. For a prospective franchisee, this demonstrates that Annex Brands is actively working to expand and strengthen its position in the market.