PostNet Franchise

PostNet International Franchise Corporation was incorporated in Nevada in October 1992 and began offering PostNet franchises in July 1993. Based in Lakewood, Colorado, the company developed a retail business center model combining printing and document services with shipping, packaging and mailing. Its services include digital and large-format printing, print finishing, scanning, graphic design, direct mail, domestic and international shipping, and approved related services such as notary services.

U.S. Business Holdings acquired PostNet in April 2017 and also owns AlphaGraphics. The April 6, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document records a further ownership change in March 2026, with U.S. Business Holdings becoming a subsidiary of Armstrong, Inc., ultimately owned by WorldFly S.p.A. PostNet continues to operate as its own franchise brand within that business-services group.

New PostNet centers typically use approximately 1,000 to 1,500 square feet of retail space at an approved location. Alongside new centers, the system offers pathways for qualifying independent businesses to convert, or for buyers to acquire and convert an existing business. Those pathways have their own requirements and costs. The standard initial franchise fee for a new center is $39,950 under the 2026 FDD; conversion and qualifying discount programs have different fee terms.

PostNet’s initial training begins with four to six hours of self-directed online preparation covering the brand, products, customer transactions, marketing and sales. The scheduled in-person owner program at headquarters in Lakewood, Colorado includes 38 to 42 classroom hours on center operations, shipping and mailboxes, printing and outsourcing, point-of-sale systems, financial management, and sales and marketing. The owner or approved designated manager must complete the required program before opening or taking possession. Two attendance seats are included in the initial franchise fee; the franchisee pays participants’ wages, travel and living expenses. PostNet may adjust the format, sequence or location of training.

Launch assistance includes site and demographic evaluation, advice on lease business terms, proposed interior plans, the required center development package, access to the operating manual, initial marketing materials and a final opening inspection. PostNet also connects new owners with an experienced franchisee mentor; recommended center visits or virtual contact provide a way to discuss day-to-day questions with another operator.

Training continues through the first year with sales, marketing, finance and operations support, including virtual sessions and in-center training. For the new-center pathway, the FDD estimates an additional two to five days at the center, followed by further virtual or regional learning. Continuing assistance includes operational advice on reasonable request, system standards and updates, additional training, and a local webpage linked to an online print center. Marketing resources include approved materials and brand-fund activity, while owners carry out their own local promotion. At least one representative must attend the annual Network Conference; franchisees also pay the relevant attendance and travel costs. Extra visits and certain supplemental assistance remain subject to PostNet’s discretion.

PostNet gives an owner several ways to serve the same local customer: a small business may need design work, printed signs, direct mail and shipping, while individual customers use the center for printing, packaging and mailing. Combining these services in one retail location creates a practical reason to build lasting local relationships. The online print storefront adds a convenient ordering option alongside personal service at the counter.

The model suits an owner who wants to lead a customer-service team and stay involved in community business development. Each center needs an approved, trained designated manager who averages at least 40 hours a week supervising operations, and the system calls for active local marketing and outreach. For that engaged operator, PostNet pairs a broad service offering with a defined retail format, established operating procedures and connections to fellow franchise owners.

Read more about the operating model in PostNet Franchise: Printing, Shipping and Owner Responsibilities.