Business Description

PostNet Centers are fully digitally enabled offering high speed Internet access, computer time rental, desktop publishing services, scanning, digital printing, 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 something, PostNet offers domestic and international parcel shipping with companies like UPS, FedEx, TNT and DHL, traditional postal services, packaging services and supplies, and private mailboxes. Create, Duplicate, Deliver. That’s the PostNet advantage.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1992

Franchising Since:  1993

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	850	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	850	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 438 51.5% In 41 States Canada: 26 3.1% In 4 Canadian Provinces International: 386 45.4% In 9 Foreign Countries   Total: 850 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	55
2. Nevada	44
3. Texas	54

Registered in 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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$300K
Cash Investment:	$50K
Total Investment:	$174-196K
Average Total Investment:	$185K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$30K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	2%

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,200

Preferred Sites: Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	15 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	30
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
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Follow-Up	2-3 Days
2. Store Opening	1 Week
3. Denver, CO	2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 100 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries Not Currently Represented	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from PostNet.