What was the net change in the number of company-owned Annex Brands outlets during 2022?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets At Start Of Year | Outlets At End Of Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 301 | 305 | +4 |
| 2023 | 305 | 315 | +10 | |
| 2024 | 315 | 322 | +7 |
POSTALANNEX/POSTALANNEX+ RETAIL CENTERS
Transfers of Outlets From Franchisees to New Owners (Other Than Franchisor or an Affiliate) For 2022 to 2024
| State | Year | Number Of Transfers | |---|---|---| | CA | 2022 | 9 | | | 2023 | 12 | | | 2024 | 15 | | CO | 2022 | 1 | | | 2023 | 1 | | | 2024 | 0 | | ID | 2022 | 1 | | | 2023 | 0 | | | 2024 | 0 |
| State | Year | Number Of Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| IN | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| KY | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| NC | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 3 | |
| OR | 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| TX | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 3 | |
| WA | 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | |
| Total | 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 16 | |
| 2024 | 26 |
POSTALANNEX/POSTALANNEX+ RETAIL CENTERS
Status of Franchised Outlets For 2022 to 2024
| 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 | | | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | | CA | 2022 | 186 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 189 | | | 2023 | 189 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 191 | | | 2024 | 191 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 191 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO | 2022 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| FL | 2022 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| GA | 2022 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 78–109)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Annex Brands' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the net change in company-owned outlets varies across different retail center brands. For PostalAnnex/PostalAnnex+, AIM Mail, Pak Mail, and Handle With Care Packaging Store retail centers, the net change in company-owned outlets was 0 during 2022. This means that the number of company-owned locations for these brands remained constant throughout the year.
However, for Sunshine Pack & Ship retail centers, the net change in company-owned outlets in 2022 was not specified in the provided excerpts. For Parcel Plus retail centers, the net change in company-owned outlets was also not specified in the provided excerpts. For All Retail Centers, the net change in company-owned outlets was -1, indicating a decrease of one company-owned location during the year.
Prospective franchisees should note these figures to understand the different performance and operational strategies across Annex Brands' various retail center brands. The stability in company-owned outlets for some brands versus the decrease in others may reflect different market conditions, strategic decisions regarding franchising versus company-operated stores, or the maturity of each brand within the Annex Brands portfolio. It's important for potential franchisees to discuss these trends with the franchisor to gain a deeper understanding of the company's growth and management strategies.
Specifically, a potential franchisee should inquire about the reasons behind the decrease of one company-owned All Retail Centers location, and the absence of data for Sunshine Pack & Ship and Parcel Plus retail centers. Understanding these factors can help a franchisee assess the overall health and direction of Annex Brands and its various sub-brands.