What shipping services does Annex Brands offer in its retail locations?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Our businesses offer UPS and FedEx shipping services under system-wide contracts that we have negotiated with each carrier. We have negotiated contracts of this type with UPS since 1986 and with FedEx since 1996. We will continue to work with UPS and FedEx to offer UPS and FedEx shipping services, as well as USPS postal services, in our retail locations.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Annex Brands's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Annex Brands businesses offer UPS and FedEx shipping services through system-wide contracts negotiated with each carrier. Annex Brands has had contracts with UPS since 1986 and with FedEx since 1996. In addition to UPS and FedEx, Annex Brands also offers USPS postal services in its retail locations.
This means that as an Annex Brands franchisee, you will be able to provide your customers with a range of shipping options through these established carriers. The franchisor's existing relationships with UPS and FedEx could provide franchisees with more favorable rates and terms than they might be able to obtain on their own.
However, franchisees should be aware that they are obligated to use these specific carriers for these services. It is important to understand the terms of these system-wide contracts and how they might impact profitability. Franchisees should also stay informed about any changes to these carrier relationships or the introduction of new shipping service options as part of the Annex Brands system.