What was the principal place of business for Eagle Franchise Systems, Inc. before Annex Brands acquired it?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
On October 31, 2014, we acquired substantially all of the franchise assets and programs of Eagle Franchise Systems, Inc. ("EAGLE"), a Texas corporation that had maintained its principal place of business at 12715 Telge Road, Cypress, TX 77429. EAGLE was a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Center for Entrepreneurial Development, Inc. ("ICED"), a Delaware corporation that had maintained its principal place of business at 12715 Telge Road, Cypress, TX 77429. ICED and was also the parent company of Kwik Kopy Corporation, The Ink Well of America, Inc., American Wholesale Thermographers, Inc., Franklin's Systems, Inc., Kwik Kopy Business Centers, Inc., Computertots, Inc., ICED Management, Inc., and Telge Leasing, Inc. On July 28, 2000, EAGLE purchased the franchise assets and programs from Parcel Plus, Inc. ("PPI"), a California corporation. EAGLE offered franchises for businesses similar to our retail centers and operated under the trade name Parcel Plus from July 2000 to October 2014, and PPI offered franchises for business similar to our retail centers and operated under the trade name Parcel Plus from 1988 to July 2000. The acquired franchises may continue to operate under the trade name Parcel Plus. We offer and sell Parcel Plus retail center franchises under this FDD. See Item 20 and Exhibit C for more information.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Annex Brands' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Eagle Franchise Systems, Inc. (EAGLE) maintained its principal place of business at 12715 Telge Road, Cypress, TX 77429, prior to its acquisition by Annex Brands on October 31, 2014. EAGLE was a Texas corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of International Center for Entrepreneurial Development, Inc. (ICED). ICED, a Delaware corporation, also maintained its principal place of business at the same address.
EAGLE offered franchises for businesses similar to Annex Brands' retail centers and operated under the trade name Parcel Plus from July 2000 to October 2014. Before EAGLE, Parcel Plus, Inc. (PPI), a California corporation, offered franchises under the same trade name from 1988 to July 2000. Annex Brands continues to offer and sell Parcel Plus retail center franchises under the FDD, and the acquired franchises may continue to operate under the Parcel Plus trade name.
This information is relevant for prospective Annex Brands franchisees as it provides insight into the history and acquisitions of Annex Brands, demonstrating the company's growth strategy and the evolution of its franchise offerings. Understanding the background of acquired franchise systems like EAGLE and Parcel Plus can help franchisees appreciate the brand's market position and the potential for leveraging established trade names.