According to Annex Brands' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the net change in the number of company-owned outlets varies across different retail center types. For AIM Mail Retail Centers, PostalAnnex/PostalAnnex+ Retail Centers, Pak Mail Retail Centers, and Handle With Care Packaging Store Retail Centers, the net change in company-owned outlets was 0 in 2022 and remained 0 in 2023. For Parcel Plus Retail Centers, the net change in company-owned outlets was also 0 in both 2022 and 2023. However, for Sunshine Pack & Ship Retail Centers, the number of company-owned outlets decreased by 1 in 2022 and remained at 0 in 2023, resulting in a net change of 0 from 2022 to 2023.
Prospective franchisees should note that Annex Brands primarily operates through franchised locations, with minimal company-owned presence. The stability in the number of company-owned stores for most retail center types suggests a consistent approach to company-owned operations. The decrease of one company-owned store in Sunshine Pack & Ship Retail Centers in 2022, with no change in 2023, could indicate a strategic shift away from direct company operation in that particular segment.
It is important for potential franchisees to understand the specific dynamics of each retail center type and how Annex Brands manages its company-owned versus franchised locations. This information can help in assessing the level of support and competition a franchisee might expect from the parent company in different markets. Franchisees should inquire about the strategic reasons behind maintaining or reducing company-owned stores in specific retail center categories to better understand the company's overall business strategy.