How many hours of classroom training does Annex Brands provide for 'USPS'?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Subject | Hours Of Training | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classroom | On-the-Job(1) | ||
| Orientation, Franchise Relations and Support | 2 | - | San Diego, CA |
| Customer Service Excellence | 1.5 | - | San Diego, CA |
| Master Forms and Manuals | .5 | - | San Diego, CA |
| Insurance | 1 | - | San Diego, CA |
| Accounting: Royalty Reporting, Bookkeeping, | 4 | - | San Diego, CA |
| Payroll & Managing Working Capital | |||
| Pricing for Profit | 2 | - | San Diego, CA |
| Marketing and Advertising | 5 | - | San Diego, CA |
| USPS | 2 | - | San Diego, CA |
| UPS | 2 | - | San Diego, CA |
| FedEx | 2 | - | San Diego, CA |
| DHL | 1.5 | - | San Diego, CA |
| Shipping Best Practices: Transit Insurance, | 4 | - | San Diego, CA |
| Claims, Customer Engagement | |||
| PostalMate System: POS Shipping | 4 | 1.5 | San Diego, CA |
| Services/Transactions | |||
| PostalMate System: CashMate POS, Accounts | 4 | 1.5 | San Diego, CA |
| Receivable, House Accounts, Inventory | |||
| Management, & Cash Handling | |||
| PostalMate System: POS Mailbox Rental and | 3 | 1 | San Diego, CA |
| Mailbox Manager | |||
| Copy, Printing & Finishing | 5 | 2 | San Diego, CA |
| Packaging | 1 | 4 | San Diego, CA |
| Notary | 1 | - | San Diego, CA |
| Other Services: Passports, Keys, Document | 4 | - | San Diego, CA |
| Shredding, Fingerprinting, etc. | |||
| Employee Items | 3 | San Diego, CA | |
| Training Display Center Overview & Role | 0 | 8 | San Diego, CA |
| Playing | |||
| Training Evaluation and Final Exam | 1.5 | - | San Diego, CA |
| TOTAL | 54 | 18 | San Diego, CA |
| Additional Training for Flex Retail Centers | San Diego, CA | ||
| Crating & Advanced Custom Packaging | 2 | 4 | San Diego, CA |
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, the initial training program includes 2 hours of classroom training dedicated to USPS. This training takes place in San Diego, CA.
In addition to the USPS-specific training, Annex Brands provides a comprehensive initial training program that covers various other essential topics. These include orientation, customer service, master forms, insurance, accounting, pricing, marketing, and shipping best practices. The total classroom training amounts to 54 hours, supplemented by 18 hours of on-the-job training.
Prospective franchisees should note that the listed training hours are estimates and can vary based on factors such as the franchisee's learning speed, prior experience, class size, and scheduling. Annex Brands also offers additional training for Flex Retail Centers, including 2 hours of classroom training in crating and advanced custom packaging.