From the filings

+1.553% franchised outlets YoYHQ-led decisions

Annex Brands

Retail non food

Software purchasing at Annex Brands runs through headquarters: the company is the only approved supplier of the PostalMate POS network software every standard, flex, and express retail center must run. Item 11 layers on required merchant-processing integrations and required PM Tools, Intuit QuickBooks and Endicia software. Its PostalAnnex/PostalAnnex+ network spans 327 franchised retail centers with no company-owned locations, and its retail brands together had 549 standard and flex franchised centers as of September 30, 2025.

For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.

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Total units
327
327 franchised
Franchised outlet growth
+1.553%
Item 20, last two year-ends
AUV
$368K
Item 19, 2025
Royalty
5% component; full terms unconfirmed
percentage component
Ad fund
2%
percentage component
Initial fee
$35K
per unit
Investment range
$266K–$370K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
2 years
from the filing
Item 19
Claims
from the filing

Ordinary royalty terms

5% component; full terms unconfirmed

Complete royalty terms are not confirmed for the selected filing.

Recorded percentage components

These are recorded percentage components. Each has its own base and conditions; the chart does not state the total payment or confirm ad-fund completeness.

1recorded components (FY2026)

Recorded percentage components (FY2026)Ad fund 2%. Components use their own filing bases and conditions. Drawn against a 15% reference scale.

15% reference

Ad fund 2%

Mandated & recommended tech

The systems vendors compete with

1 technology requirement is recorded in this filing. A required choice lists alternatives for one obligation. Read each cited clause for its conditions.

PostalMatePostalMate
Mandatory
POSItem 11

ANNEX BRANDS-RETAIL RS-0226 43 85426449;1 own email addresses without our prior written consent. See Item 6 and Attachment 8 to the franchise agreement for more information. We also may establish a private Intranet, newsgroups, bulletin boards, or libraries for our franchisees that can be accessed only by means of user names and passwords. You must follow our policies and procedures. We may change your password without notice if an alleged compromise exists. We may suspend your access to our Intranet if we give you written notice that you are in default of the franchise agreement. See Attachment 8 to the franchise agreement. We may establish a brand presence through email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings, and other networking platforms, such as Facebook, Google Business Profile, and Yelp. You may not use email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings or other networking platforms that promote your retail center and/or use our trademarks without our prior written consent. You must follow our policies and procedures when using email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings, and other networking platforms in connection with your retail center and/or our trademarks. Our system standards apply to any website or Internet advertising, including email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings, and other networking platforms. Because the forms of email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings, and other networking platforms are rapidly evolving, our policies and procedures are periodically updated by us in our Manuals, in writing or otherwise. You must sign an authorization that grants us the right to change, transfer or terminate any email addresses, domain names, email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings, and other networking platforms, and any comparable electronic identities that use or include our trademarks, service marks, trade names, or brand names if the franchise expires, is not renewed or is terminated (see Attachment 4 to the franchise agreement). Computer Hardware and Software You must obtain and use computer hardware, software programs and software licenses ("computer systems") according to our specifications. If you use more than 1 computer system, each computer system must be electronically linked or networked together as we specify. Currently, we require standard retail centers and flex retail centers to obtain and use at least 2 computer systems that operate our PostalMate POS network software and other 3rd party software programs and licenses (described below). Flex retail centers are also currently required to obtain and use a back office laptop computer system. Currently, we require express retail centers to obtain and use at least 1 computer system. Express retail centers must obtain and use a computer system that operates our PostalMate POS network software and other 3rd party software programs and licenses. Each computer system must have at least the following hardware and software: Current Generation Quad-Core (10th generation or higher), or Generation Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 (or iX-12- xxx or higher), or current Generation AMD (AM4 platform) Ryzen 5, 7, or Threadripper Processor (or equivalent), 16 gigabytes RAM, 256 Gig solid state drive (SSD) or 500 Gig hard drive, 256 MB or more video card with dual video connection, gigabyte Ethernet card with RJ-45 connection, about 11 ports (the number and type of ports depend on the number and type of attached devices), a multi-card reader (reads digital camera memory cards), 22” flat LCD monitor, Windows USB keyboard, 2-button mouse, thermal receipt printer, label printer, Dymo 450 label printer (used for printable postage interface software), cash drawer, 150-lb certifiable electronic scale, 2 2D barcode

FacebookMeta
MarketingItem 11

ANNEX BRANDS-RETAIL RS-0226 43 85426449;1 own email addresses without our prior written consent. See Item 6 and Attachment 8 to the franchise agreement for more information. We also may establish a private Intranet, newsgroups, bulletin boards, or libraries for our franchisees that can be accessed only by means of user names and passwords. You must follow our policies and procedures. We may change your password without notice if an alleged compromise exists. We may suspend your access to our Intranet if we give you written notice that you are in default of the franchise agreement. See Attachment 8 to the franchise agreement. We may establish a brand presence through email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings, and other networking platforms, such as Facebook, Google Business Profile, and Yelp. You may not use email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings or other networking platforms that promote your retail center and/or use our trademarks without our prior written consent. You must follow our policies and procedures when using email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings, and other networking platforms in connection with your retail center and/or our trademarks. Our system standards apply to any website or Internet advertising, including email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings, and other networking platforms. Because the forms of email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings, and other networking platforms are rapidly evolving, our policies and procedures are periodically updated by us in our Manuals, in writing or otherwise. You must sign an authorization that grants us the right to change, transfer or terminate any email addresses, domain names, email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings, and other networking platforms, and any comparable electronic identities that use or include our trademarks, service marks, trade names, or brand names if the franchise expires, is not renewed or is terminated (see Attachment 4 to the franchise agreement). Computer Hardware and Software You must obtain and use computer hardware, software programs and software licenses ("computer systems") according to our specifications. If you use more than 1 computer system, each computer system must be electronically linked or networked together as we specify. Currently, we require standard retail centers and flex retail centers to obtain and use at least 2 computer systems that operate our PostalMate POS network software and other 3rd party software programs and licenses (described below). Flex retail centers are also currently required to obtain and use a back office laptop computer system. Currently, we require express retail centers to obtain and use at least 1 computer system. Express retail centers must obtain and use a computer system that operates our PostalMate POS network software and other 3rd party software programs and licenses. Each computer system must have at least the following hardware and software: Current Generation Quad-Core (10th generation or higher), or Generation Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 (or iX-12- xxx or higher), or current Generation AMD (AM4 platform) Ryzen 5, 7, or Threadripper Processor (or equivalent), 16 gigabytes RAM, 256 Gig solid state drive (SSD) or 500 Gig hard drive, 256 MB or more video card with dual video connection, gigabyte Ethernet card with RJ-45 connection, about 11 ports (the number and type of ports depend on the number and type of attached devices), a multi-card reader (reads digital camera memory cards), 22” flat LCD monitor, Windows USB keyboard, 2-button mouse, thermal receipt printer, label printer, Dymo 450 label printer (used for printable postage interface software), cash drawer, 150-lb certifiable electronic scale, 2 2D barcode

Global PaymentsGlobal Payments
PaymentsItem 11

ANNEX BRANDS-RETAIL RS-0226 45 85426449;1 graphical reporting, enhanced label and tracking features, and automates certain functions of the PostalMate POS network software. 2. Intuit QuickBooks software (desktop version), proprietary to Intuit, Inc. (2632 Marine Way, Mountain View, CA 94043, 650-944-6000). This software may be purchased from a reseller or supplier of your choice for about $899, and you will be responsible for any update fees associated with this software. 3. Endicia Premier Plan software subscription license from Endicia (287 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, 800-576-3279), that covers the software, maintenance, support. Endicia is an independent 3rd party that owns this proprietary software, and licenses it to you for a monthly subscription fee of $29.99 per month (fees subject to change by supplier). The software interfaces with PostalMate POS network software, allowing you print pre-paid professional USPS shipping labels for postage or shipping products directly from the PostalMate POS network software. The software includes, additional benefits, including USPS discounts on Priority and Express Mail, free delivery confirmation and increased efficiencies. 4. You must use an independent 3rd party web-based merchant card processing software that integrates and automates debit and credit card processing with PostalMate POS network software from an approved merchant service provider. The provider must be in compliance with PCI Data Security standards and supply you with compliant hardware, software updates, maintenance, and support. Currently, this includes merchant service providers such as Cayan Genius (Cayan, LLC, 1 Federal Street Boston, MA 02110, a subsidiary of Total System Services, Inc., 855-272-8952) with set up and installation by TechShed of 979 Woodland Parkway, Suite 101-100, San Marcos, CA 92069, 800-205-0650, SignaPay (SignaPay, LTD, 4100 West Royal Lane, Suite 150, Irving, TX 75063, 800-944-1399) and OpenEdge aka Global Payments Integrated (Open Edge Payments, LLC a division of Global Payments Integrated, of 2578 W. 600 N., Lindon, UT 84042-1227, 800-774-6462). These independent 3rd party merchant service providers own their proprietary web-based software. Costs vary based on the provider and the services provided. Costs typically include various monthly fees and/or annual fees, cost-per-transaction fees, basis points on volume, set-up fees, and the cost for terminal hardware. Typically, monthly fees range from $5 to $50, annual fees range from $0 to $500, cost-per-transaction fees range from $0.06 to $0.20, basis points based on volume range from $0.0 to $0.20, set-up fees range from $0 to $50, and the costs of terminal equipment range from $0 to $50 (fees subject to change by provider). We recommend that you make your own independent investigation to determine which merchant service provider to use. If you acquire an existing retail center, you may need to pay any then-current set-up fee and/or annual fee for the merchant card processing software and, if applicable, pay the terminal equipment cost, to the provider to set up your new account. 5. ScreenCloud web-based software, (ScreenCloud Limited, International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London, England EC1A 2BN, +44 (0)20-3808-5585 or 888-557-5328). ScreenCloud Limited is an independent 3rd-party supplier that owns this proprietary software, which it licenses it to us for which we currently charge you a fee of $18 per month. The software interfaces with the device (currently ScreenCloud PIXI device from ScreenCloud, Inc., 500 Westover Drive, #31657, Sanford, NC 27330, 415-449-5426, a subsidiary of ScreenCloud Limited) that you purchase through us that provides the in-Center TV marketing program contact to the TV in your retail center.

Google Business ProfileGoogle
MarketingItem 11

ANNEX BRANDS-RETAIL RS-0226 43 85426449;1 own email addresses without our prior written consent. See Item 6 and Attachment 8 to the franchise agreement for more information. We also may establish a private Intranet, newsgroups, bulletin boards, or libraries for our franchisees that can be accessed only by means of user names and passwords. You must follow our policies and procedures. We may change your password without notice if an alleged compromise exists. We may suspend your access to our Intranet if we give you written notice that you are in default of the franchise agreement. See Attachment 8 to the franchise agreement. We may establish a brand presence through email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings, and other networking platforms, such as Facebook, Google Business Profile, and Yelp. You may not use email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings or other networking platforms that promote your retail center and/or use our trademarks without our prior written consent. You must follow our policies and procedures when using email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings, and other networking platforms in connection with your retail center and/or our trademarks. Our system standards apply to any website or Internet advertising, including email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings, and other networking platforms. Because the forms of email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings, and other networking platforms are rapidly evolving, our policies and procedures are periodically updated by us in our Manuals, in writing or otherwise. You must sign an authorization that grants us the right to change, transfer or terminate any email addresses, domain names, email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings, and other networking platforms, and any comparable electronic identities that use or include our trademarks, service marks, trade names, or brand names if the franchise expires, is not renewed or is terminated (see Attachment 4 to the franchise agreement). Computer Hardware and Software You must obtain and use computer hardware, software programs and software licenses ("computer systems") according to our specifications. If you use more than 1 computer system, each computer system must be electronically linked or networked together as we specify. Currently, we require standard retail centers and flex retail centers to obtain and use at least 2 computer systems that operate our PostalMate POS network software and other 3rd party software programs and licenses (described below). Flex retail centers are also currently required to obtain and use a back office laptop computer system. Currently, we require express retail centers to obtain and use at least 1 computer system. Express retail centers must obtain and use a computer system that operates our PostalMate POS network software and other 3rd party software programs and licenses. Each computer system must have at least the following hardware and software: Current Generation Quad-Core (10th generation or higher), or Generation Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 (or iX-12- xxx or higher), or current Generation AMD (AM4 platform) Ryzen 5, 7, or Threadripper Processor (or equivalent), 16 gigabytes RAM, 256 Gig solid state drive (SSD) or 500 Gig hard drive, 256 MB or more video card with dual video connection, gigabyte Ethernet card with RJ-45 connection, about 11 ports (the number and type of ports depend on the number and type of attached devices), a multi-card reader (reads digital camera memory cards), 22” flat LCD monitor, Windows USB keyboard, 2-button mouse, thermal receipt printer, label printer, Dymo 450 label printer (used for printable postage interface software), cash drawer, 150-lb certifiable electronic scale, 2 2D barcode

IntuitIntuit
AccountingItem 11

ANNEX BRANDS-RETAIL RS-0226 45 85426449;1 graphical reporting, enhanced label and tracking features, and automates certain functions of the PostalMate POS network software. 2. Intuit QuickBooks software (desktop version), proprietary to Intuit, Inc. (2632 Marine Way, Mountain View, CA 94043, 650-944-6000). This software may be purchased from a reseller or supplier of your choice for about $899, and you will be responsible for any update fees associated with this software. 3. Endicia Premier Plan software subscription license from Endicia (287 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, 800-576-3279), that covers the software, maintenance, support. Endicia is an independent 3rd party that owns this proprietary software, and licenses it to you for a monthly subscription fee of $29.99 per month (fees subject to change by supplier). The software interfaces with PostalMate POS network software, allowing you print pre-paid professional USPS shipping labels for postage or shipping products directly from the PostalMate POS network software. The software includes, additional benefits, including USPS discounts on Priority and Express Mail, free delivery confirmation and increased efficiencies. 4. You must use an independent 3rd party web-based merchant card processing software that integrates and automates debit and credit card processing with PostalMate POS network software from an approved merchant service provider. The provider must be in compliance with PCI Data Security standards and supply you with compliant hardware, software updates, maintenance, and support. Currently, this includes merchant service providers such as Cayan Genius (Cayan, LLC, 1 Federal Street Boston, MA 02110, a subsidiary of Total System Services, Inc., 855-272-8952) with set up and installation by TechShed of 979 Woodland Parkway, Suite 101-100, San Marcos, CA 92069, 800-205-0650, SignaPay (SignaPay, LTD, 4100 West Royal Lane, Suite 150, Irving, TX 75063, 800-944-1399) and OpenEdge aka Global Payments Integrated (Open Edge Payments, LLC a division of Global Payments Integrated, of 2578 W. 600 N., Lindon, UT 84042-1227, 800-774-6462). These independent 3rd party merchant service providers own their proprietary web-based software. Costs vary based on the provider and the services provided. Costs typically include various monthly fees and/or annual fees, cost-per-transaction fees, basis points on volume, set-up fees, and the cost for terminal hardware. Typically, monthly fees range from $5 to $50, annual fees range from $0 to $500, cost-per-transaction fees range from $0.06 to $0.20, basis points based on volume range from $0.0 to $0.20, set-up fees range from $0 to $50, and the costs of terminal equipment range from $0 to $50 (fees subject to change by provider). We recommend that you make your own independent investigation to determine which merchant service provider to use. If you acquire an existing retail center, you may need to pay any then-current set-up fee and/or annual fee for the merchant card processing software and, if applicable, pay the terminal equipment cost, to the provider to set up your new account. 5. ScreenCloud web-based software, (ScreenCloud Limited, International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London, England EC1A 2BN, +44 (0)20-3808-5585 or 888-557-5328). ScreenCloud Limited is an independent 3rd-party supplier that owns this proprietary software, which it licenses it to us for which we currently charge you a fee of $18 per month. The software interfaces with the device (currently ScreenCloud PIXI device from ScreenCloud, Inc., 500 Westover Drive, #31657, Sanford, NC 27330, 415-449-5426, a subsidiary of ScreenCloud Limited) that you purchase through us that provides the in-Center TV marketing program contact to the TV in your retail center.

OpenEdgeGlobal Payments
PaymentsItem 11

ANNEX BRANDS-RETAIL RS-0226 45 85426449;1 graphical reporting, enhanced label and tracking features, and automates certain functions of the PostalMate POS network software. 2. Intuit QuickBooks software (desktop version), proprietary to Intuit, Inc. (2632 Marine Way, Mountain View, CA 94043, 650-944-6000). This software may be purchased from a reseller or supplier of your choice for about $899, and you will be responsible for any update fees associated with this software. 3. Endicia Premier Plan software subscription license from Endicia (287 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, 800-576-3279), that covers the software, maintenance, support. Endicia is an independent 3rd party that owns this proprietary software, and licenses it to you for a monthly subscription fee of $29.99 per month (fees subject to change by supplier). The software interfaces with PostalMate POS network software, allowing you print pre-paid professional USPS shipping labels for postage or shipping products directly from the PostalMate POS network software. The software includes, additional benefits, including USPS discounts on Priority and Express Mail, free delivery confirmation and increased efficiencies. 4. You must use an independent 3rd party web-based merchant card processing software that integrates and automates debit and credit card processing with PostalMate POS network software from an approved merchant service provider. The provider must be in compliance with PCI Data Security standards and supply you with compliant hardware, software updates, maintenance, and support. Currently, this includes merchant service providers such as Cayan Genius (Cayan, LLC, 1 Federal Street Boston, MA 02110, a subsidiary of Total System Services, Inc., 855-272-8952) with set up and installation by TechShed of 979 Woodland Parkway, Suite 101-100, San Marcos, CA 92069, 800-205-0650, SignaPay (SignaPay, LTD, 4100 West Royal Lane, Suite 150, Irving, TX 75063, 800-944-1399) and OpenEdge aka Global Payments Integrated (Open Edge Payments, LLC a division of Global Payments Integrated, of 2578 W. 600 N., Lindon, UT 84042-1227, 800-774-6462). These independent 3rd party merchant service providers own their proprietary web-based software. Costs vary based on the provider and the services provided. Costs typically include various monthly fees and/or annual fees, cost-per-transaction fees, basis points on volume, set-up fees, and the cost for terminal hardware. Typically, monthly fees range from $5 to $50, annual fees range from $0 to $500, cost-per-transaction fees range from $0.06 to $0.20, basis points based on volume range from $0.0 to $0.20, set-up fees range from $0 to $50, and the costs of terminal equipment range from $0 to $50 (fees subject to change by provider). We recommend that you make your own independent investigation to determine which merchant service provider to use. If you acquire an existing retail center, you may need to pay any then-current set-up fee and/or annual fee for the merchant card processing software and, if applicable, pay the terminal equipment cost, to the provider to set up your new account. 5. ScreenCloud web-based software, (ScreenCloud Limited, International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London, England EC1A 2BN, +44 (0)20-3808-5585 or 888-557-5328). ScreenCloud Limited is an independent 3rd-party supplier that owns this proprietary software, which it licenses it to us for which we currently charge you a fee of $18 per month. The software interfaces with the device (currently ScreenCloud PIXI device from ScreenCloud, Inc., 500 Westover Drive, #31657, Sanford, NC 27330, 415-449-5426, a subsidiary of ScreenCloud Limited) that you purchase through us that provides the in-Center TV marketing program contact to the TV in your retail center.

QuickBooksIntuit
AccountingItem 11

ANNEX BRANDS-RETAIL RS-0226 44 85426449;1 scanners, HP laser printer or its equivalent, merchant service terminals (used for debit and credit card processing that integrates with PostalMate POS network software), and Windows 11 Professional operating system. If required in your state, you also may need a customer display pole. If required in your state, you also may need digital fingerprinting equipment, computer equipment and/or software. If you use more than 1 computer system, each computer system must be linked or networked, and you will need a router or switch capable of 1000 MBPS and 1000 Base T network cabling (CAT 5e/6/7.) We do not recommend wireless networks. You may obtain your computer hardware from any supplier. We may assist you in obtaining your computer hardware, but we are not required to do so. You must obtain PostalMate POS network software from us. We have been using continually-improved versions of this network software since December 1989. An independent 3rd party, PostalMate of 356 East Germann Road, Suite 220, Gilbert, AZ 85297, telephone: 877-728-5328, an A.P. Moller – Maersk A/S Company of 180 Park Avenue, Building 105, PO Box 950, Floraham Park, NJ 07932 telephone: 800-321-8807, owns this proprietary software and licenses it to us. We, in turn, will license it to you on an annual basis (see Attachment 6 to the franchise agreement). The initial license fee is $250, payable to us. This software must be updated periodically to install new DHL, FedEx, U.S. Postal Service, UPS, and other supported regional carriers’ rates, and other information. PostalMate will provide updates and support for this software to you. Currently, the annual license fee for this software is $35, payable to us in the same month each year based on the month in which the license began. Currently, the cost of maintenance of this software is $115 monthly, payable to PostalMate. The software license may be transferred to a new franchisee on our approval and written authorization. Currently there is no software license transfer fee if the retail center will be in the same location, but we reserve the right to charge a reasonable software license transfer fee (currently up to $200) in the future. PostalMate POS network software generates sales, product, customer, supplier, accounting, management, shipping and manifesting information. You must record customer information in the PostalMate POS database, and link each customer's transactions to it as we specify. You must have a modem and Internet connection that connects with our computer system, so we have independent access to this information. There are no contractual limitations on our right to access this information. In addition to the PostalMate POS network software, currently you must obtain and use the following 3rd party software programs or licenses that are designed to enhance and interface with PostalMate network software, except as noted below: 1. PM Tools software with QuickBooks Integration software subscription license from VSoftwareTools, Inc. (11918 SE Division St #3000, Portland, OR 97266, 800-778-4078) that covers the software, maintenance, support. VSoftwareTools, Inc. is an independent 3rd party that owns this proprietary software and licenses it to you for a monthly subscription fee of $47.50 per month (fees subject to change by supplier). The software interfaces with PostalMate POS network software, and includes, but is not limited to, the integration with Intuit QuickBooks accounting software, enhanced customer list exportation, PIMMS (Package Inventory & Mailbox Management System), ezCRT (Computer Rental Tool), margin calculator, carrier bill reconciliation, additional

YelpYelp
MarketingItem 11

ANNEX BRANDS-RETAIL RS-0226 43 85426449;1 own email addresses without our prior written consent. See Item 6 and Attachment 8 to the franchise agreement for more information. We also may establish a private Intranet, newsgroups, bulletin boards, or libraries for our franchisees that can be accessed only by means of user names and passwords. You must follow our policies and procedures. We may change your password without notice if an alleged compromise exists. We may suspend your access to our Intranet if we give you written notice that you are in default of the franchise agreement. See Attachment 8 to the franchise agreement. We may establish a brand presence through email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings, and other networking platforms, such as Facebook, Google Business Profile, and Yelp. You may not use email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings or other networking platforms that promote your retail center and/or use our trademarks without our prior written consent. You must follow our policies and procedures when using email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings, and other networking platforms in connection with your retail center and/or our trademarks. Our system standards apply to any website or Internet advertising, including email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings, and other networking platforms. Because the forms of email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings, and other networking platforms are rapidly evolving, our policies and procedures are periodically updated by us in our Manuals, in writing or otherwise. You must sign an authorization that grants us the right to change, transfer or terminate any email addresses, domain names, email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings, and other networking platforms, and any comparable electronic identities that use or include our trademarks, service marks, trade names, or brand names if the franchise expires, is not renewed or is terminated (see Attachment 4 to the franchise agreement). Computer Hardware and Software You must obtain and use computer hardware, software programs and software licenses ("computer systems") according to our specifications. If you use more than 1 computer system, each computer system must be electronically linked or networked together as we specify. Currently, we require standard retail centers and flex retail centers to obtain and use at least 2 computer systems that operate our PostalMate POS network software and other 3rd party software programs and licenses (described below). Flex retail centers are also currently required to obtain and use a back office laptop computer system. Currently, we require express retail centers to obtain and use at least 1 computer system. Express retail centers must obtain and use a computer system that operates our PostalMate POS network software and other 3rd party software programs and licenses. Each computer system must have at least the following hardware and software: Current Generation Quad-Core (10th generation or higher), or Generation Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 (or iX-12- xxx or higher), or current Generation AMD (AM4 platform) Ryzen 5, 7, or Threadripper Processor (or equivalent), 16 gigabytes RAM, 256 Gig solid state drive (SSD) or 500 Gig hard drive, 256 MB or more video card with dual video connection, gigabyte Ethernet card with RJ-45 connection, about 11 ports (the number and type of ports depend on the number and type of attached devices), a multi-card reader (reads digital camera memory cards), 22” flat LCD monitor, Windows USB keyboard, 2-button mouse, thermal receipt printer, label printer, Dymo 450 label printer (used for printable postage interface software), cash drawer, 150-lb certifiable electronic scale, 2 2D barcode

Franchisor behaviours

What the franchisor requires

23 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 4 explicit no's; 7 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.

Accounting

Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?

Yes

Franchise agreement

Franchisee agrees to establish and maintain, at Franchisee's expense, computer-based record keeping and accounting systems conforming to the requirements periodically prescribed by Franchisor

Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?

Yes

Item 11

You must have a modem and Internet connection that connects with our computer system, so we have independent access to this information.

Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?

Yes

Franchise agreement

Franchisee must furnish to Franchisor the following reports: 1) the statements specified in Subsection 8.B; 2) within 45 days after the end of each calendar quarter, an income statement and balance sheet for that calendar quarter; and 3) within 90 days after the end of the calendar year, annual financial statements…

How the franchisor buys

Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?

Yes

Item 8

We are the only approved supplier of the PostalMate POS network software and all related updates and enhancements you must use for your retail center.

Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?

Yes

Item 11

A national advisory council advises us on marketing and advertising policies.

Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?

Yes

Item 8

We may modify the list on reasonable written notice to you.

How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?

790000

Item 8

In our fiscal year ended September 30, 2025, we received $790,000 in revenue from franchisees' purchases of equipment, inventory and supplies from us, or 3.0% of our total revenue of $26,273,000, with $638,000 in expenses.

Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?

Yes

Item 8

We may derive income from suppliers selling products and services to our franchisees.

Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?

60

Item 8

Purchases/leases from approved suppliers 60 - 70% 60 - 70%

Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?

Yes

Item 8

You may request in writing our approval of additional suppliers.

Communications

Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?

Yes

Item 17

transfer to us all telephone and fax numbers, classified or other telephone and fax directory listings, email addresses, domain names, email marketing programs, social media platforms, online directory listings, other networking platform listings, or other comparable electronic identities, that are associated with…

Franchise management

Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?

Yes

Franchise agreement

Franchisor will have the right at any time during business hours, and without prior notice to Franchisee, to inspect the Center, interview personnel of the Center, and conduct an equipment audit of the Center.

Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?

Yes

Franchise agreement

Franchisor will have the right to add to and otherwise modify the Manuals periodically, through bulletins, a corporate Intranet, in writing or otherwise, as it deems necessary, provided that no such addition or modification will substantially alter Franchisee's fundamental status, obligations and rights under this…

Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?

Yes

Item 11

We must approve the site for your retail center.

Marketing

Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?

Yes

Item 11

you also must spend at least the minimum monthly amount we designate, in our Manuals, in writing or otherwise, for ongoing local retail center marketing, advertising and promotional programs ($800 per month, or 4% of monthly Gross Receipts, whichever is greater).

Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?

Yes

Item 11

You must be a member of an Association even if you are the only member.

Operations

Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?

Yes

Item 8

You must purchase or lease equipment, supplies (including packaging materials, labels and forms), services (such as FedEx, UPS and DHL shipping services), furniture, interior and exterior signage, computer hardware, and software programs and licenses, in accordance with our specifications.

Payments

Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?

Yes

Item 11

You must use an independent 3rd party web-based merchant card processing software that integrates and automates debit and credit card processing with PostalMate POS network software from an approved merchant service provider.

Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?

Yes

Item 6

You must pay us by automatic bank draft.

People

Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?

Yes

Franchise agreement

The Center must be under the direct, full-time and on-site management of Franchisee (or a managing partner or shareholder who has satisfactorily completed Franchisor's initial training program) or a manager who has satisfactorily completed Franchisor's initial training program.

Point of sale

Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?

Yes

Item 11

You must obtain and use computer hardware, software programs and software licenses ("computer systems") according to our specifications.

Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?

Yes

Item 11

We may independently access (via remote support login agents or otherwise) your computer systems and/or require you to provide us with copies of the information in your computer systems.

Training

Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?

Yes

Item 11

We may charge a reasonable registration or other fee.

The filing answers no to 4 questions
  • Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?Item 11
  • Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?Item 11
  • Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?Item 11
  • Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?Item 8

The vendor opportunity at Annex Brands

Annex Brands' PostalAnnex/PostalAnnex+ network runs 327 retail centers, all franchised and none company-owned, and its retail brands together had 549 standard and flex franchised centers as of September 30, 2025, in the non-food retail segment out of California. Item 19 reports average annual gross sales of $368,000 for the 527 standard and flex franchised centers open 12 or more months (median $331,000); the 299 of those that attended the 2025 National Convention averaged $401,000.

Who controls software purchasing

Item 2 names Patrick Edd as Chief Executive Officer, President, Chairman, and Director; Sean Hilly as Executive Vice President; TanaSue Carpenter as Chief Financial Officer; Mary Ann Canup as Senior Vice President of Franchise Compliance; and Ryan Heine as Senior Vice President of Franchising. Below that layer, 551 mapped operators (33 of them multi-unit) run roughly 592 located centers, concentrated in California (255), Texas (65), Florida (44), Georgia (19), and Michigan (18) — a California-heavy, single-unit-dominated base that any pitch should route through headquarters first.

Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required

PostalMate POS network software is mandated under Item 6: standard and flex retail centers must obtain and use at least two computer systems running it, express centers at least one, and Annex Brands is the only approved supplier of the software and its updates. Franchisees must also use an independent, web-based merchant card processing program that integrates with PostalMate through an approved merchant service provider, and flex centers additionally need a back-office laptop. Item 11 currently requires PM Tools with QuickBooks Integration from VSoftwareTools, Intuit QuickBooks desktop, the Endicia Premier Plan and ScreenCloud's in-center TV software, plus a 12-month license to the Profit Soup financial training portal. The filing separately names Facebook, Google Business Profile and Yelp, and OpenEdge by Global Payments among approved merchant service providers. Software modules that support timekeeping, scheduling, and payroll are non-mandatory even where the base system is required.

Procurement, renewals, and timing

Item 8 runs on an approved-supplier list: Annex Brands is the sole supplier of PostalMate POS, the retail-center equipment package and its financial training portal, ScreenCloud is the only approved supplier of the in-center TV software and device, and other purchases go through approved suppliers or specifications a franchisee can request to meet with an alternate vendor. The initial term is 20 years; renewal requires notice 6 to 12 months ahead of that anniversary, full compliance, a signed general release, and a renewal fee, with terms that may change materially at signing.

How to read the Annex Brands FDD

The embedded PDF viewer below holds Annex Brands' 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, including the Item 6, 8, 11, 17, 19, and 20 language cited above. Talk to FranCloud for a ranked list of franchise systems that fit your product better than a cold guess would.

Ordinary royalty terms

Complete royalty terms are not confirmed.

Questions vendors ask

Annex Brands, answered from the filing

Software purchasing at Annex Brands routes through headquarters: the company is the only approved supplier of its PostalMate POS network software under Item 6, and Item 11 sets the computer-system specifications every center must meet. CFO TanaSue Carpenter and SVP of Franchising Ryan Heine sit in that HQ chain, named in Item 2.
PostalMate POS network software (Item 6) is mandated — every standard, flex, and express retail center must obtain and use it. Item 11 also requires PM Tools, Intuit QuickBooks, Endicia Premier Plan and ScreenCloud, with card processing through an approved merchant service provider such as OpenEdge by Global Payments.
Annex Brands' PostalAnnex/PostalAnnex+ network has 327 retail centers, all franchised and none company-owned, per Item 20 of the 2026 FDD; across its retail brands, 549 standard and flex franchised centers were operating as of September 30, 2025.
Item 8 sets an approved-supplier list model. Annex Brands is the sole supplier of its PostalMate POS software, the retail-center equipment package and its financial training portal, and ScreenCloud is the only approved supplier of the in-center TV software and device; franchisees may propose alternate suppliers for approval on other purchases.
The initial franchise term runs 20 years, with renewal requiring notice 6 to 12 months before that anniversary, full compliance, a signed release, and a renewal fee — and terms may change materially at renewal. Franchised PostalAnnex/PostalAnnex+ outlets grew 1.55% year over year, pointing to a steady, long-cycle system rather than frequent turnover.
The PDF viewer below holds Annex Brands' 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Open it to read Items 6, 8, 11, 17, 19, and 20 in full — the technology mandates, supplier restrictions, and financial performance figures cited above all come from that document.
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Operator footprint

Who runs the locations

551 operators run 592 mapped locations. 33 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.

Operators by units owned

Single-unit518
2–9 units33

Top states by locations

CA255
TX65
FL44
GA19
MI18

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