Postal Connections of America
- Postal Connections of America Franchise Co
1081 Camino del Rio S., # 109
San Diego, CA 92108
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(800) 767-8257
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(619) 294-7550
- (619) 294-4550 (Fax)
POSTAL CONNECTIONS OF AMERICA franchises are specialty postal and copy service centers offering a variety of services, including packing, shipping, mailbox rentals, fax, money transfer & money orders and notary services. Our newer outlets also include state-of-the-art technology features, such as computer work stations with high speed Internet access, e-mail address, video conferencing and meeting rooms, truly making our locations "virtual offices."
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1985
Franchising Since: 1996
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
83 |
100.0% |
| Company-Owned Units |
0 |
0.0% |
| Total Operating Units |
83 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
83 |
100.0% |
In 24 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
83 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| California |
29 |
| Arizona |
12 |
| Oregon |
7 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
12 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
Yes |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Indirect |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
No |
| National Advertising |
No |
| Regional Advertising |
No |
| Local Advertising |
No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Yes, at additional cost |
| Initial Store Opening |
Yes, at additional cost |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
N/A |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Yes, at additional cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| New Location |
4 Days |
| Store |
5 Days |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$100K |
| Cash Investment |
$34-49K |
| Total Investment |
$115.9-152.9K |
| Average Total Investment |
$134K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$21K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$21K |
| On-Going Royalty |
4% |
| Average Royalty |
4% |
| Advertising Fee |
0 |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
0 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
2 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
1,200
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Storefront, Strip Center
|
| Encourages Conversions |
Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
4 |
| General Business Experience |
3 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
1 |
| Formal Education |
3 |
| Psychological Profile |
1 |
| Personal Interviews |
4 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
10 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Not Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
Yes, for 10 years
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
36 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas |
Yes, Asia, Europe, South America, Middle East, Australi |
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