What is the estimated cost range for equipment for an Annex Brands Express Retail Center?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Note 8: The equipment cost estimate assumes that you will finance (and not purchase) 2 walk-up self-serve photocopiers and 1 multi-function color photocopier. The full purchase cost for the 3 photocopiers would be about $25,000. Each walk-up self-serve photocopier may be financed through a leasing company at a cost of about $55 each per month over 3 years, maintenance included. A multi-function color photocopier may be financed through a leasing company at a cost of about $250-$300 per month over 5 years, plus about $0.01 per copy. The cost to digitally connect a multi-function color photocopier is about $100 per month on a 5-year leas
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 32–39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, the equipment cost estimate for an Annex Brands Express Retail Center assumes that the franchisee will finance, rather than purchase, certain equipment. Specifically, the estimate considers the financing of two walk-up self-serve photocopiers and one multi-function color photocopier.
The full purchase cost for these three photocopiers is approximately $25,000. However, if financed, each walk-up self-serve photocopier can be leased for about $55 per month over three years, which includes maintenance. The multi-function color photocopier can be financed for about $250-$300 per month over five years, plus an additional cost of about $0.01 per copy. Furthermore, digitally connecting the multi-function color photocopier costs about $100 per month on a five-year lease.
Prospective Annex Brands franchisees should consider these financing options carefully, as the cumulative cost of leasing over several years may exceed the initial purchase price. It is important to factor in the ongoing monthly expenses and per-copy charges when evaluating the financial implications of leasing versus purchasing the equipment. Franchisees should also inquire about any potential discounts or alternative financing arrangements that may be available.