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POSTNET
PostNet provides printing, graphic design, shipping, packaging, and mailing services for consumers and businesses. Franchisees run an approved retail center with print production, customer service, and local marketing.
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Investment and fees
What it costs to open and operate
Upfront investment
Total initial investment
$240,200 – $306,800
USD, including the franchise fee and $40,000 to $60,000 for the first three months of operations, excluding owner salary or draws. Assumes leased retail premises. Shared premises, rent, and development-cost assumptions are explained below.
Initial franchise fee
$39,950
Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.
USD, due at signing and nonrefundable. Includes the first Network Conference registration for a new, single-unit franchisee. Eligibility-based discounts and conditional payment plans may apply.
Selected fees
Royalty5% of prior-month Gross Sales, due monthly on the 5th
Weekly payment may be required. Gross Sales excludes collected taxes and includes 70% of full retail value for personal-use products or services and gift certificates or coupons discounted over 30%; third-party seller fees are not deducted.
Advertising contribution2% of Gross Sales, paid monthly to the Brand Fund
Due with royalty; weekly payment may be required. Increases have no cap and need approval by a majority of all franchisees and two-thirds of voters, lasting at least one year. Centers accepted into the discretionary Support Program receive a waiver for the first 12 months after signing.
Local marketingGreater of 2% of prior-calendar-year Gross Sales or $6,000 per calendar year
First calendar year is prorated. On written notice, PostNet may require the greater of 2% of the corresponding prior-year quarter's Gross Sales or $1,500 per quarter. Quarterly excess carries forward within that year. Spending shortfalls must be paid to the Brand Fund. These are selected major costs, not a complete operating budget.
These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.
Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.
Ownership and support
What owning this franchise involves
Your role
You may serve as Designated Manager or appoint an approved, trained non-owner.
- Owner involvement
- The Designated Manager oversees daily operations and averages at least 40 hours weekly, with leave exceptions.
- Main responsibilities
- Local promotional activities require at least eight hours weekly; PostNet may change this requirement.
- Manager requirements
- Hiring or replacing a Designated Manager needs prior written approval; each manager must complete training.
Free consultation
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Talk through your startup budget, ownership role, and whether a new center or conversion fits your plans.
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Disclosure document
The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.
POSTNET INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE CORPORATION, Franchise Disclosure Document. Issuance Date: April 6, 2026.
An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.