PostNet franchise
PostNet runs neighborhood business centers offering digital and large-format printing, graphic design, direct mail and shipping for small businesses and consumers. Printing for local businesses makes up much of the revenue. At the end of 2025 there were 204 PostNet locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $240K–$307K
- Franchise fee
- $39,950
- Royalty
- 5%
- Locations, 2025
- 204+4 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 1993
- Franchisor based in
- Lakewood, Colorado
- Agreement length
- 15 years
- Financing
- None offered
From PostNet International Franchise Corporation’s 2026 filing.
How much a PostNet franchise costs
Opening a new PostNet center costs an estimated $240,200 to $306,800. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: PostNet International Franchise Corporation, 2026 filing, page 29
PostNet franchise fee
The franchise fee is $39,950, for a new center (less for conversions), plus a $131,000 center development package. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: PostNet International Franchise Corporation, 2026 filing, page 17
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5% of gross sales, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross sales to the brand fund. |
Source: PostNet International Franchise Corporation, 2026 filing, page 20
Sales and earnings
Shares figures PostNet publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2025 sales for U.S. centers open more than 12 months. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: PostNet International Franchise Corporation, 2026 filing, page 60
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 201 (+1) | 0 | 8 |
| 2024 | 198 (−3) | 0 | 10 |
| 2025 | 204 (+6) | 0 | 13 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: PostNet International Franchise Corporation, 2026 filing, page 63
How PostNet compares
Of the 4 printing franchises on this site, PostNet is the 3rd cheapest to open and the smallest by number of locations.
| Measure | PostNet | Typical printing |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $240K | $231K |
| Royalty | 5% | 5.5% |
| Closed or left per year | 5.2% | 2% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +2% | +4.7% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 4 of 4 |
Typical is the median across the 4 brands in printing franchises.
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PostNet franchise questions
Does PostNet help with financing?
No. PostNet does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
How long is a PostNet franchise agreement?
The initial term is 15 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is PostNet growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 35 franchised locations opened and 31 closed or left, a net change of +2%. About 5.2% of locations closed or left each year. That is above the 2% typical for printing franchises.
How does PostNet compare with other printing franchises?
Of the 4 printing franchises here, PostNet is the 3rd cheapest to open (low end $240K against a $231K median) and the smallest by number of locations. Its 5% royalty is in line with the 5.5% median.
Does PostNet say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2025 sales for U.S. centers open more than 12 months. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is PostNet based?
PostNet International Franchise Corporation is based in Lakewood, Colorado and the brand has sold franchises since 1993.