Quick Verdict · who it fits
PIP fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale business services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$51K - $108K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$55K
System size (Item 20)
52
Years in business
66+ yrs
Model PIP's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.
Data extracted from the 2025 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
How PIP ranks against 91 Business Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
24th pct · of 91 peers
Franchise fee
71st pct · of 91 peers
System size
47th pct · of 91 peers
Business Services industry averages
Avg investment
$149K - $428K
Avg franchise fee
$49K
Avg system size
222
Franchises analyzed
91
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIP | None | $55K | $51K - $108K | — | 52 |
| PbcSimilar price | Disclosed | $250 | $2K - $109K | — | 1,244 |
| The Ups StoreBiggest system | Disclosed | $40K | $86K - $606K | 5% | 5,487 |
| Unishippers Global LogisticsTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $30K | $17K - $233K | 15–18.5% | 191 |
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Brand Analysis
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Brand Analysis
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Brand Analysis
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PIP requires a $55,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $50,500–$108,000, per the most recent FDD on file.
PIP is franchised by Postal Instant Press, Inc., the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
No. PIP does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
Franchisees pay an advertising fund contribution of 1% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2025 FDD, PIP has 52 total locations. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
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