PostNet
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching PostNet franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
PostNet franchise specializes in printing, shipping, and business communication services, operating neighborhood centers that cater to small businesses and cons
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a PostNet franchise?
- The PostNet Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $240,200–$306,800 for new center total — $240,200–$306,800 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 29); $76,725–$294,300 for conversion only (conversion/acquire total — $76,725–$294,300) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 30). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the PostNet initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $39,950 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 17). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- Does PostNet disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The PostNet FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 62). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $240,200 – $306,800 (New Center total — $240,200–$306,800); $76,725 – $294,300 (Conversion/Acquire total — $76,725–$294,300); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 reports other measures for 183 franchised locations.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Conversion/Acquire total — $76,725–$294,300PDF p. 30$76,725 – $294,300
- New Center total — $240,200–$306,800PDF p. 29$240,200 – $306,800
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 17
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
11 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
One reported population. Revenue is not owner income.
Franchised locations
Other measures · 183 locations
- Who is counted
- Centers operating 12 consecutive months or more as of Dec 31, 2025
- Excluded
- Excluded first opened after Jan 1 or permanently closed by Dec 31, 2025; PostNet Express; legacy centers under other marks; or missing any 2025 monthly reporting.
- Method
- Annual Gross Sales reported by franchisees; excludes costs/expenses.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 ·
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($76,725 – $306,800) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 17
- [2]Item 19 — Franchised (183 locations) — other measures · PDF p. 62
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: GetFDD listing
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
260 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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At a glance
Business history
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Owner participation
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Territory language
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Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Not reviewed
Agreement term
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Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.