The mission of Annex Brands, Inc., is to develop a global network of retail and commercially-located franchised establishments to provide complete shipping and business-services solutions for consumers and business alike. We accomplish this by offering transportation services from moving vans to freight shipping via air, land and sea.

In addition, we also offer small package and document shipping via a choice of UPS, FedEx and USPS. We also serve the consumer and small-office, home-office user with a variety of business services including private mailbox rental, notary service, high-speed copying in black & white and color, office supplies, web site/e-commerce services, faxing service, printing, stationery, rubber address stamps, key duplication, greeting cards and assorted gift item, all in a convenient, service-oriented environment.

Start Up Date:

Jack Lentz, CEO and Chairman, founded Postal Annex+, Inc. in 1985 with three stores. The first PostalAnnex franchise was sold in December, 1986 in San Diego, California. In September, 2007, Postal Annex, Inc. changed its name to Annex Brands, Inc. to reflect its position as a multi-branded company. Each brand, including PostalAnnex, continues to operate under its original name.

The PostalAnnex brand is one of the nation's largest franchise networks of retail shipping and business services centers. Each location serves a growing customer base of homemakers, small and large businesses, offering complete shipping options from whole-house moving to overnight document delivery. In addition, PostalAnnex service centers offer convenience by providing many office services under one roof.

Why a PostalAnnex Franchise?

• Big Enough To Know, Small Enough to CareTM - With over 30 years in business and nearly 300 locations nationwide, PostalAnnex knows the business services industry.  Yet, we're the right size to still offer personal attention and care to all.  With former franchisees among the staff at the Home Office, we have "walked the talk", knowing what can be achieved within the system.  
• Normal Business Hours - no late nights, no long weekends, just normal business hours.
• Manageable-Sized Staff - From 2-12 employees, depending on sales.
• Lower Initial Investment - Because we're primarily a service-based business, the initial investment is lower than many other concepts.
• A Tested System - From the beginning, you are coached through the onboarding process: site selection, lease negotiation, financing guidance, training, buildout...all the way to opening day!  Avoid the expensive mistakes often encountered by those starting (and maintaining) and independent operation.
• Award-Winning Marketing Materials - from Emmys for our television commercials to Silver Microphone awards for our radio spots, PostalAnnex has a team of expert marketing professionals providing you customized support to help you grow your business.

At PostalAnnex, you're in business FOR yourself, but not BY yourself.  As you browse through the coming pages, we're confident you'll begin to see yourself in a PostalAnnex business soon, serving your community, fulfilling your dream!

As a PostalAnnex+ owner you will have round the clock access to our secure company Intranet which houses our ongoing research and development as well as direct access to our network of franchisees for networking. As well we have a toll free number and email available to you for assistance at any time. Upon purchase of your franchise you will receive the following:

• Training — 10 days of training at our PostalAnnex+ Corporate Training Center plus nearly a week of hands-on training support in your store at opening
• Operating Guide — The PostalAnnex+ Operations Guide will help you avoid any pitfalls from trial and error; plus, your start-up package includes all the forms you'll need for smooth operations
• POS/Point of Sale System — PostalAnnex+ has the most complete Point of Sale system in the industry
• Grand Opening Operational Support — The advertising materials and guidance you need to get off to a strong start
• In-Store Operations Support & Evaluations — Assistance regularly to ensure your store runs smoothly and you receive proper guidance on improving your business and sales
• Franchise Family Networking Meetings — You'll benefit from cross-branding opportunities with other Annex Brands' franchisees
• Conventions — Continuous skill-building and personal growth
• Informative newsletters — Includes important operational and marketing updates