Annex Brands®
What Is Annex Brands?
Annex Brands offers franchise formats that provide packaging, shipping and moving services, including expert handling of difficult-to-ship items. The commercial center operational model is brick-and-mortar, typically located in physical warehouses in light industrial areas, with additional retail and express retail center formats also described. It serves both commercial and residential customers (B2B and B2C). The core service bundle includes custom packing and crating, domestic and international shipping of fragile, large, awkward or valuable items, pick-up and delivery, and crating/transportation for large freight.
Annex Brands Franchise: Pros and Cons
The franchise has zero government penalties or regulatory orders (bottom 5% for Business Services), lowering regulatory risk, but it also has zero company-owned units (bottom 5%), which means the franchisor lacks direct operational outlets to test, iterate, and validate systems from hands-on experience.
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Lawsuits & Legal Risk
Facts: A franchisee alleges breach of contract, false promise and seeks refund of the $29,950 initial fee; the franchisor compelled arbitration, denies liability, and an arbitration hearing is scheduled for March 19, 2025. Advice: Review the agreement's arbitration clause, refund and financing representations, initial-fee terms, and consult counsel on remedies and timelines.
Territory Protection
Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. The franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce and alternative channels, to develop nearby units (no ROFR), acquire/convert outlets and use different trademarks, with protection contingent on performance quotas, reflecting market-density and site-specific rights.
Training & Support
The brand provides a robust 120-hour training curriculum designed to prepare four staff members for launch. The program includes on-site launch assistance focused on operational readiness, which incurs an additional cost, and travel and living expenses are the responsibility of the franchisee.
Unit Growth Analysis
The franchise shows extreme volatility: units jumped from 45 in 2023 to 565 in 2024 (+1,155.6%) then collapsed to 58 in 2025 (−89.7% YoY), leaving 2025’s count only slightly above 2023 (58 vs. 45). For investors this pattern signals unstable, unsustained expansion—the 2024 buildout was not maintained, so diligence is required to uncover causes (mass closures, contract/accounting changes, or one‑time events) before judging franchise health.
How Much Does It Cost to Open an Annex Brands Franchise?
Opening an Annex Brands franchise requires a total initial investment of $111,580 to $191,130, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.
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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.
How Much Do Annex Brands Franchise Owners Make?
Annex Brands franchise locations reported average gross sales of $671,000 and median gross sales of $470,000 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open an Annex Brands franchise?
The total initial investment for an Annex Brands franchise ranges from $111,580 to $191,130, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.
What is the Annex Brands initial franchise fee?
The initial franchise fee for Annex Brands is $35,000, as stated in the 2025 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.
How much do Annex Brands franchise owners make?
Annex Brands franchise locations reported average gross sales of $671,000 and median gross sales of $470,000 in 2025, based on Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document. Actual earnings vary by location, market, and operator experience.
Does Annex Brands have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?
Annex Brands received a legal risk score of 61 out of 100 in the 2025 FDD analysis. Facts: A franchisee alleges breach of contract, false promise and seeks refund of the $29,950 initial fee; the franchisor compelled arbitration, denies liability, and an arbitration hearing is scheduled for March 19, 2025.
Does Annex Brands offer exclusive franchise territories?
Annex Brands received a territory protection score of 45 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.
What training does Annex Brands provide to new franchisees?
Annex Brands received a training and support score of 90 out of 100. The brand provides a robust 120-hour training curriculum designed to prepare four staff members for launch.
How many Annex Brands franchise locations are there?
Annex Brands had 58 total locations as of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
What type of business is Annex Brands?
Annex Brands offers franchise formats that provide packaging, shipping and moving services, including expert handling of difficult-to-ship items.
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