What was the net change in the number of company-owned Annex Brands outlets between the start and end of 2024?
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 |
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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 types. For PostalAnnex/PostalAnnex+, AIM Mail, Parcel Plus, Pak Mail and Sunshine Pack & Ship retail centers, the net change in company-owned outlets was 0. This means the number of company-owned locations remained the same throughout 2024 for these brands.
However, for ALL Retail Centers, the FDD shows a net change of 0 for company-owned outlets in 2024. This indicates that across all Annex Brands locations, there was no increase or decrease in the number of company-owned stores during that year.
Prospective franchisees should note that Annex Brands primarily operates through franchised locations. The stability in the number of company-owned stores may reflect a strategic decision to focus on franchising as the primary mode of expansion. Franchisees may want to inquire about the support and resources available for franchised locations compared to company-owned ones, as this could impact their operational strategies and potential profitability.