What is the name of the A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S Company that owns PostalMate software for Annex Brands?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must obtain PostalMate POS network software from us. We have been using continually-improved versions of this network software since December 1989.
An independent 3rd party, PostalMate of 356 East Germann Road, Suite 220, Gilbert, AZ 85297, telephone: 877-728-5328, an A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S Company of 180 Park Avenue, Building 105, PO Box 950, Floraham Park, NJ 07932 telephone: 800-321-8807, owns this proprietary software and licenses it to us.
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, PostalMate POS network software is owned by PostalMate, which is identified as an A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S Company. Specifically, PostalMate's address is 356 East Germann Road, Suite 220, Gilbert, AZ 85297, with the telephone number 877-728-5328. The A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S Company is located at 180 Park Avenue, Building 105, PO Box 950, Floraham Park, NJ 07932, and can be reached at 800-321-8807.
For a prospective Annex Brands franchisee, this means that while Annex Brands licenses the PostalMate software to franchisees, the software itself is owned by PostalMate, an A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S Company. Franchisees will need to maintain a license for this software and pay applicable fees to Annex Brands and PostalMate for upgrades and support. Understanding the relationship between Annex Brands and PostalMate is important, as it clarifies who is responsible for software maintenance, updates, and support.
It is also important to note that Annex Brands uses continually-improved versions of this network software since December 1989. The franchisee must obtain PostalMate POS network software from Annex Brands. The franchisee must also obtain and install all computer hardware and software programs necessary to operate the PostalMate POS network software and any additional software programs or licenses designed to enhance and interface with the PostalMate network software, and establish Internet access, before or at initial training.