When did Annex Brands acquire substantially all of the franchise assets and programs of Amailcenter Franchise Corporation?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
On August 11, 2011, we acquired substantially all of the franchise assets and programs of Amailcenter Franchise Corporation ("AFC"), a California corporation that had maintained its principal place of business at 15550 D Rockfield Boulevard, Irvine, CA 92618. From 1987, AFC offered franchises for businesses similar to our retail centers and operated under the trade names AIM Mail and AIM Mail Centers. The acquired franchises may continue to operate under the trade names AIM Mail and AIM Mail Centers. We offer and sell AIM 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 substantially all of the franchise assets and programs of Amailcenter Franchise Corporation (AFC) on August 11, 2011. AFC, a California corporation, had its principal place of business at 15550 D Rockfield Boulevard, Irvine, CA 92618. From 1987, AFC offered franchises for businesses similar to Annex Brands' retail centers, operating under the trade names AIM Mail and AIM Mail Centers.
The acquisition of AFC's assets and programs allowed Annex Brands to expand its franchise network and brand portfolio. The acquired franchises were permitted to continue operating under the AIM Mail and AIM Mail Centers trade names, providing a degree of continuity and potentially leveraging existing brand recognition in certain markets. Annex Brands offers and sells AIM Mail retail center franchises under the same FDD as its other brands.
This type of acquisition is a common strategy in the franchise industry for growth and market consolidation. By acquiring existing franchise systems, Annex Brands can quickly increase its number of locations and expand its geographic footprint. Prospective franchisees should be aware that Annex Brands has a history of acquiring other franchise systems and may continue to do so in the future, which could impact the overall brand strategy and support systems.