Does Annex Brands operate using the domain name 'parceplus.ca'?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Table of Contents Heading | No. of Pages |
|---|---|
| Annex Brands | 10 |
| PostalAnnex | 20 |
| Pak Mail | 10 |
| AIM Mail | 10 |
| Parcel Plus | 10 |
| Sunshine Pack & Ship | 10 |
| Navis Pack & Ship | 10 |
| Handle With Care Packaging Store | 10 |
| TOTAL | 90 |
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 45–62)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document for Annex Brands does not explicitly state whether Annex Brands operates using the domain name 'parceplus.ca.' However, the document does mention that Annex Brands may maintain a corporate website to market and promote the franchise system. Franchisees may be provided with standard web pages on the corporate website to promote their retail center, included in the technology services fee. Franchisees can also request to customize their web pages or create a custom website for a fee, with Annex Brands' written approval.
The FDD also states that franchisees cannot establish their own website without prior written consent from Annex Brands. Additionally, Annex Brands requires franchisees to sign an authorization granting them the right to change, transfer, or terminate any domain names that use or include their trademarks if the franchise expires or is terminated. This indicates that Annex Brands maintains control over the online presence and branding of its franchise system.
While the FDD does not confirm or deny the use of 'parceplus.ca,' it does list 'Parcel Plus' as one of the brands for which operating manuals are available. The table of contents heading for 'Parcel Plus' indicates that there are 10 pages in the operating manuals related to this brand. A prospective franchisee should directly ask Annex Brands whether 'parceplus.ca' is one of the domain names they use for the Parcel Plus brand or for the overall Annex Brands franchise system.