Before joining a franchise, compare start-up and ongoing costs. Then analyze the true value these costs bring to your
business. Every dollar you invest during early months of starting a business need to stretch as far as it can.

Ask Us about the Value of Our Franchise Opportunity

• Start-up assistance with business planning, finding financing, & site selection
• Turnkey store & expert, on-site training for rapid start-up operations
• Business planning & ongoing operating guidance
• Frequent new products & services always tested and optional
• Flexible operating policies to encourage local entrepreneurial development
• Start-up marketing campaign tailored to your location & locally directed advertising

We Offer a Franchisee Fee Reduction To Veterans, Seniors* and Recent College Graduates**

*Seniors 55-years plus are eligible for a reduction of Franchise Fee
**College Graduates with 4-year degree in 2008 or later are eligible for Franchise Fee reduction

Fees, Costs, & Features
Franchise Fee $24,900 (Paid at signing of agreement)	A Full Set of Franchise Manuals—Online & Hardcopy Business Plan & 5-Year Financial [P&L] Projection Tools Financing Search Assistance On-Location Site Selection & Guidance Vendor Coordination Store Set-up & Local Development Steps
Turnkey Store Installation $115,500 (Paid prior to 1st training session)	Space Plan Drawings Fully installed Interior from flooring to fixtures, counters, cabinets to décor Equipment: computers to scales to inkjet refilling device Software for operations & marketing Store Website & email Retail unit & packaging supply inventory Business supplies, business cards, marketing materials, store accounting software for Quick Books, & more Nine days of training in two sessions: “Live Action” in regional training store & On-Site as your store opens. Customized Opening Marketing Plan and more
Typical Local Expense $11,000 to $15,000 (Paid directly to local vendors)	Exterior sign Freight for store interior Local deposits, licenses, & insurance Interior paint, housekeeping equipment Opening advertising and more
Initial Investment $151,400 to $155,400	Does not include operating reserve
Royalty 4%	On Adjusted Gross Sales Monthly
Advertising Fee currently no fee	2% national ad fee is deferred

Additional Considerations We are Happy to Discuss

When do you fund?
Some franchises require early funding of fees when you sign your franchise agreement. It can result in months of financing costs before your business opens. Postal Connections requires the franchise fee, $24,900, when you sign our franchise agreement. You later fund the store installation when you start your first training session, typically weeks before store installation.

What does the Franchisor sell to you?
Several franchisors retain the exclusive right to sell services, equipment, supplies, and marketing items to franchisees. We believe this limits your operational flexibility and opportunities to use the most efficient business solutions. Postal Connections only sells you the franchise—a fee and installation cost—and then earns a 4% monthly royalty of adjusted gross sales.

Are there franchisor fees or payments from vendors?
Several franchisors have exclusive equipment purchase or leasing arrangements franchisees must accept. Typically, the franchisor then earns a referral, marketing, or administrative fee. Postal Connections has no such vendor arrangements. Instead we ask vendors take this distribution expense and apply it as a discount to prices charged to franchisees.

Does every dollar you’ll pay for national or regional advertising deliver equal value to all franchisees?
Most franchises require advertising contributions based on a ratio of sales. This can be from 1% to 3.5% of sales nationally and usually 1% to 2% required for regional advertising. It typically adds up to several thousands of dollars annually. Franchisors often use 10% to 15% of these ad funds to cover marketing staff cost and franchisor administration. Postal Connections is deferring collection of advertising fees until it can deliver demonstrated value to franchisees.

Are you required to impound marketing funds?
Many franchises require impounds or pre-payments of marketing funds to support a grand opening. This can range from $1,500 to $7,500. Postal Connections does not require impounds or pre-payments. We provide a grand opening marketing plan with recommended budgeting. We work with each franchisee to customize this plan and have arranged with vendors to support the event.

The information provided on this web site should not be construed as an offer of a franchise. Offers of franchises may only be made by delivery of a Franchise Disclosure Document (prospectus) and in certain states the disclosure document must first have been registered with a state agency that regulates the offers and sales of franchises.