What is the range for the estimated initial investment for fixtures for an Annex Brands franchise?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure (1) | Amount (2) | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee (3) | $35,000 | Lump sum | On signing franchise agreement | Us | |
| Fixtures | $40,000 - $50,000 | Lump sum | Before opening | Us | |
| Mailboxes | $14,000 - $16,000 | Lump sum | Before opening | Us | |
| Package lockers (4) | $3,500 | Lump Sum | Before opening | Us | |
| Flooring | $6,000 - $9,000 | Lump sum | Before opening | Us | |
| Interior signage (5) | $1,000 - $2,500 | Lump sum | Before opening | Us or suppliers you choose | |
| Exterior signage (5) | $6,000 - $8,000 | Lump sum | Before opening | Us or suppliers you choose | |
| Construction services (6) | $70,000 - $90,000 | As agreed | Before opening | Us or substitute licensed contractor | |
| Construction consultation fee, if applicable (7) | (7) | Before construction begins | Before opening | Us | |
| Equipment (8) | $4,000 - $6,500 | As agreed | Before opening | Us or suppliers you choose |
| Type of Expenditure (1) | Amount (2) | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer hardware, and software programs and licenses (9) | $4,500 - $13,000 | Lump sum | Before or at initial training | Software: us and suppliers Hardware: us or suppliers you choose | |
| Initial inventory (10) | $5,000 - $7,000 | Lump sum | Before opening | Us or suppliers you choose | |
| Insurance (11) | $2,500 - $7,000 | As agreed | As incurred | Insurance company | |
| Online financial training portal license and administrative fee | $330 | Lump sum | On signing franchise agreement | Us | |
| Travel, lodging and | $1,000 - $4,000 | Lump sum | As incurred | Suppliers you | |
| meals for initial training | choose | ||||
| New Center/New Owner Marketing Program deposit (13) | $5,500 | Lump sum | Before or at initial training | Us | |
| Supplies (14) | $1,000 - $2,500 | As agreed | As incurred | Us or suppliers you choose | |
| Business licenses, | $300 - $1,000 | As agreed | As incurred | Government | |
| business permits, etc. | agencies | ||||
| Deposits and pre-paid | $13,500- $20,000 | As agreed | As incurred | Us and suppliers | |
| expenses (15) | you choose | ||||
| Architect fee (16) | $4,000-$6,000 | Lump sum | Before plan preparation | Us | |
| Miscellaneous | $2,000 - $3,000 | As agreed | As incurred | Suppliers, | |
| expenditures | employees & others | ||||
| Additional funds (17) (1st | $30,000 - $60,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Suppliers, | |
| 12 months) | employees & others | ||||
| TOTAL (18) | $249,130 - $349,830 |
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Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 32–39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, the estimated initial investment for fixtures for a new standard, flex, or express Annex Brands retail center ranges from $0 to $40,000. This expenditure is paid as a lump sum before opening the location, and the payment is made to Annex Brands.
For a conversion standard or flex retail center, the estimated initial investment for fixtures ranges from $17,000 to $23,000. This is also paid as a lump sum to Annex Brands before opening.
The difference in the fixture costs between a new center and a conversion center is likely due to the existing infrastructure and fixtures that may already be present in a converted location. A new location would require a complete build-out, whereas a conversion might only need modifications or upgrades to existing fixtures. Prospective franchisees should clarify with Annex Brands what specific fixtures are included in these estimates and whether there is flexibility in sourcing these fixtures from alternative suppliers.