Quick Verdict · who it fits
PostNet 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)
$240K - $307K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$40K
Royalty (Item 6)
5% + 2% ad
Item 19 median rev
$342k franchised centers open and operating for 12 months or more
System size (Item 20)
204 +19
Agreement term
15 yrs
Years in business
34+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
1 suit
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Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•1 Item 3 case
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.
Where units actually land — not just the headline average.
P25
$134k
Median
$342k
P75
$695k
▪ n = 183 units · franchised centers open and operating for 12 months or more · calendar year 2025 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 5% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$340,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (5%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
204
Total units open
19
Units opened last year
13
Units closed last year
+6
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How PostNet ranks against 90 Business Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
88th pct · of 90 peers
Franchise fee
32nd pct · of 90 peers
System size
78th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PostNet | Disclosed | $40K | $240K - $307K | 5% | 204 |
| Social IndoorSimilar price | None | $50K | $94K - $311K | 6–10% | 50 |
| 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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PostNet requires a $39,950 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $240,200–$306,800, per the most recent FDD on file.
PostNet is franchised by PostNet International Franchise Corporation, 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. PostNet discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $342,385. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 5% of Gross Sales and an advertising fund contribution of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, PostNet has 204 total locations, with 19 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. PostNet 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, PostNet discloses an initial agreement term of 15 years, a renewal fee of $9,988. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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