On what basis will Annex Brands license the PostalMate POS network software to franchisees?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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We, in turn, will license it to you on an annual basis (see Attachment 6 to the franchise agreement). Currently, the initial license fee is $250, payable to us. This software must be updated periodically to install new DHL, FedEx, U.S. Postal Service, UPS, and other supported regional carriers' rates, and other information. PostalMate will provide upgrades and support for this software to you. We estimate that the cost of maintaining a license for this software will be about
$35 annually, payable to us in the same month each year based on the month in which the license began. The cost of upgrades and support will be about $105 per month, payable to PostalMate. The software license may be transferred to a new franchisee on our approval and written authorization. Currently there is no transfer fee if the retail center will be in the same location, but we reserve the right to charge a transfer fee in the future. These fees are subject to change after at least 15 days' notice to you.
PostalMate POS network software generates sales, product, customer, supplier, accounting, management, shipping and manifesting information.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 45–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Annex Brands' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees will be granted a license to use the PostalMate POS network software on an annual basis. The initial license fee is $250, payable to Annex Brands. Franchisees are required to periodically update the software to incorporate the rates and information of supported carriers like DHL, FedEx, U.S. Postal Service, and UPS.
The cost of maintaining the PostalMate software license is estimated to be about $35 annually, payable to Annex Brands in the same month each year based on the license start date. Additionally, franchisees will incur costs for upgrades and support, estimated at $105 per month, payable directly to PostalMate. These fees are subject to change with at least 15 days' notice.
The software license may be transferred to a new franchisee upon approval and written authorization from Annex Brands. Currently, there is no transfer fee if the retail center remains at the same location; however, Annex Brands reserves the right to implement a transfer fee in the future. The PostalMate POS network software contains a security device controlled by Annex Brands, which can be used if the franchisee breaches the franchise agreement or the software license expires or terminates.