Under what trade name did PMCA operate before being acquired by Annex Brands?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
On April 20, 2016, we acquired PMCA, a Colorado corporation that had maintained its principal place of business at 12742 E. Caley Avenue, Unit 2A, Centennial, CO 80111. PMCA is now our wholly-owned subsidiary and our affiliate as described above. PMCA offered franchises and area development agreements for businesses similar to our retail centers and Commercial Logistics Centers, and operated under the trade name Pak Mail from January 1984 until April 2016. The acquired franchises may continue to operate under the trade name Pak Mail. We offer and sell Pak Mail 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's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, prior to its acquisition by Annex Brands on April 20, 2016, PMCA operated under the trade name Pak Mail. PMCA, a Colorado corporation, offered franchises and area development agreements for businesses similar to Annex Brands' retail centers and Commercial Logistics Centers. PMCA operated under the Pak Mail trade name from January 1984 until the acquisition in April 2016.
Following the acquisition, Annex Brands continued to offer and sell Pak Mail retail center franchises. The franchises acquired from PMCA were allowed to continue operating under the Pak Mail trade name. This indicates that Annex Brands recognized the value and brand recognition associated with the Pak Mail name, choosing to maintain it as part of their franchise offerings.
Prospective franchisees should note that Annex Brands has a history of acquiring other franchise systems and continuing to operate them under their existing trade names. This may provide some assurance that Annex Brands is willing to maintain established brands and systems, potentially reducing the risk of a complete overhaul of the business model after acquisition.