Quick Verdict · who it fits
PackageHub Business Centers fits owner-operators looking for a mature business services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$2K - $109K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$250
System size (Item 20)
1,244 +197
Agreement term
3 yrs
Years in business
19+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
3 suits
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Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed•3 Item 3 cases
Data extracted from the 2026 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.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
1,244 franchised units
Total units open
as of December 31, 2025
197 units opened in 2025
Units opened last year
68 units ceased operations in 2025
Units closed last year
88 units
Net unit growth
net change from 1,156 to 1,244 in 2025
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How PackageHub Business Centers ranks against 90 Business Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
1st pct · of 90 peers
Franchise fee
0th pct · of 90 peers
System size
96th pct · of 90 peers
Business Services industry averages
Avg investment
$151K - $432K
Avg franchise fee
$50K
Avg system size
223
Franchises analyzed
90
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PackageHub Business Centers | Disclosed | $250 | $2K - $109K | — | 1,244 |
| Postal Instant PressSimilar price | None | $55K | $51K - $108K | — | 52 |
| 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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PackageHub Business Centers requires a $250 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $1,695–$108,890, per the most recent FDD on file.
PackageHub Business Centers is franchised by PBC, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. PackageHub Business Centers discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
As of their 2026 FDD, PackageHub Business Centers has 1,244 total locations, with 197 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. PackageHub Business Centers does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, PackageHub Business Centers discloses an initial agreement term of 3 years, a renewal fee of $0, a transfer fee of $500. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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