Interested
in partnering with a company with a 20-year foundation for success that is well
positioned for the future? Look no further than PostNet. Since 1993, PostNet
has grown to nearly more than 800 locations worldwide and has some of the most satisfied franchisees in the business services industry.
PostNet
Centers offer graphic design, digital printing and copying, computer rental stations and much more.
Consumers count on PostNet for high quality printing services, digital copy
services in black and white or full color and a host of finishing services to
professionally complete any project. And when it’s time to send or receive a
parcel, PostNet offers domestic and international shipping with companies like
UPS, FedEx and DHL, traditional postal services, packaging services and
supplies and private mailboxes.
Operating Units
12/31/2006
12/31/2007
12/31/2008
Franchised
829
808
801
% Change
--
-2.5%
-0.9%
Company-Owned
0
0
0
% Change
--
0.0%
0.0%
Total
829
808
801
% Change
--
-2.5%
-0.9%
Franchised as % of
Total
100.00%
100.00%
100.00%
Investment
Required
The
fee for a PostNet franchise is $29,900.
PostNet
provides the following range of investments required to open your initial
franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent
that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end
investment could be substantially reduced.
Item
Established Low
Range
Established High
Range
Franchise
Fee
$29,900
$29,900
Center
Development Fee
$94,900
$94,900
Lease
of Center Premises
$1,375
$6,000
Equipment
Lease Payments
$950
$950
Security
Deposit Fees
$3,000
$8,000
Insurance
$900
$2,000
Classroom
Training
$1,000
$2,500
First
Year Deposit
$6,500
$6,500
Miscellaneous
Pre-Opening Expenses
$3,500
$7,500
Additional
Funds (3 months)
$30,000
$40,000
Total
Investment
$172,025
$198,250
On-going
Expenses
PostNet
franchisees pay a royalty fee equal to 5% of gross sales, a national
advertising fund contribution equal to 2% of gross sales and an annual software
fee of $600 to $700.
What You Get—Training
and Support
PostNet’s
comprehensive, three-step training program includes 8 days of classroom
training, on-site training in the store up to and through opening and a
follow-up training visit approximately 60-90 days later.
Specifically,
franchisees work with PostNet’s commercial real estate department to identify
the best location, considering more than 20 factors, including demographics,
traffic patterns and counts, physical attributes and competition. PostNet
offers franchisees a complete development package that includes construction
management, modular store fixtures, interior partitions, painting and carpeting,
interior and exterior signage, initial inventory and supplies, an equipment
package and a store-management system – a fully integrated point-of-sale system
that manages sales, credit card transactions, inventory and mailboxes and
processes domestic and international shipments. To assist in marketing, it also
includes a customer database.
After
the opening, PostNet’s support department – accessible by phone – can answer
questions, provide advice and monitor the achievement of financial goals. Field
support is not only provided during the initial set-up phase, but also as
necessary as the business matures. In addition, PostNet maintains an online
franchisee network. Additional training is offered through online programs and
workshops at the annual convention and regional meetings.
