How many franchised Annex Brands outlets were operating in California at the start of 2022?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets At Start Of Year | Outlets Opened | Termina- tions | Non- Renewals | Reacquired By Franchisor | Ceased Operations For Other Reasons | Outlets At End Of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| AZ | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 78–109)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Annex Brands' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were multiple Annex Brands retail center types operating in California. At the start of 2022, there were 186 PostalAnnex/PostalAnnex+ retail centers, 1 AIM Mail Center, and 237 Handle With Care Packaging Store retail centers operating in California. This means that across these three brands, there were a total of 424 Annex Brands franchised outlets in California at the beginning of 2022.
It is important to note that the FDD provides separate tables for each of these retail center types, so a prospective franchisee must pay attention to which brand they are considering. The numbers of outlets, openings, and closures can vary significantly between the different Annex Brands concepts. This detailed breakdown allows potential franchisees to see the performance and growth of each brand separately within specific geographic areas.
When evaluating a franchise opportunity, it is essential to consider not just the total number of outlets but also the trends in openings, closures, and transfers. A high number of closures could indicate problems with the business model or market saturation. Conversely, consistent growth in a particular region might suggest a strong market opportunity for Annex Brands.