What was the total number of company-owned Annex Brands outlets at the start of 2023?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets At Start Of Year | Outlets At End Of Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 301 | 305 | +4 |
| 2023 | 305 | 315 | +10 | |
| 2024 | 315 | 322 | +7 |
POSTALANNEX/POSTALANNEX+ RETAIL CENTERS
Transfers of Outlets From Franchisees to New Owners (Other Than Franchisor or an Affiliate) For 2022 to 2024
| State | Year | Number Of Transfers | |---|---|---| | CA | 2022 | 9 | | | 2023 | 12 | | | 2024 | 15 | | CO | 2022 | 1 | | | 2023 | 1 | | | 2024 | 0 | | ID | 2022 | 1 | | | 2023 | 0 | | | 2024 | 0 |
| State | Year | Number Of Transfers |
|---|---|---|
| IN | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| KY | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| NC | 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 3 | |
| OR | 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| TX | 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 3 | |
| WA | 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 2 | |
| Total | 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 16 | |
| 2024 |
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 78–109)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Annex Brands' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the number of company-owned outlets at the start of 2023 varies across different retail center types. Specifically, for PostalAnnex/PostalAnnex+, Parcel Plus Retail Centers, AIM Mail Retail Centers, and All Retail Centers, there were zero company-owned outlets at the beginning of 2023. However, for Pak Mail Retail Centers, there was one company-owned outlet at the start of 2022, which decreased to zero by the start of 2023 and remained at zero through 2024.
Prospective franchisees should note that Annex Brands primarily operates through franchised locations. The data indicates a consistent trend of minimal to no company-owned stores across various retail center types within the Annex Brands system. This may suggest that the company's growth strategy relies heavily on franchising rather than direct company operations.
This information is crucial for potential franchisees as it provides insight into the operational structure of Annex Brands. The absence of company-owned stores could imply a greater reliance on franchisee success, as the franchisor's revenue is primarily generated through franchise fees and royalties rather than direct sales from company-operated outlets. Therefore, understanding the support and resources provided to franchisees becomes even more critical in this context.