What is the range of the estimated initial investment for signage for an Annex Brands franchise, as detailed in Item 7?
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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What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, the estimated initial investment for interior and exterior signage for a new Annex Brands standard, flex, or express retail center varies. For interior signage, the estimated cost ranges from $1,000 to $2,500. The estimated cost for exterior signage ranges from $6,000 to $8,000. These costs are paid in a lump sum before opening the franchise and can be paid to Annex Brands or suppliers chosen by the franchisee.
The FDD also provides estimated initial investment costs for a conversion standard or flex retail center. The estimated initial investment for interior signage is between $1,000 and $2,500, while exterior signage is estimated to cost between $6,000 and $8,000. These amounts are also paid as a lump sum before opening to Annex Brands or a supplier the franchisee chooses.
For a new standard, flex, or express retail center, the estimated initial investment for interior signage is between $1,000 and $2,500, while exterior signage is estimated to cost between $3,500 and $8,000. These amounts are also paid as a lump sum before opening to Annex Brands or a supplier the franchisee chooses. The cost and requirements for signage will vary based on the type, size, and location of the signs, and may be affected by city codes and other local restrictions.