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ANNEX vs The UPS Store — which franchise is the better buy?

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	ANNEX	The UPS Store
Disclosure honesty	C	F
Investment from	$131,580	—
Total fees	9%	8.5%
Outlets	56	—
Lawsuits	1	8

ANNEX: what their numbers say

Gross Volume data for 40 Navis Pack & Ship centers (12+ months). Average $659K, median $420K. Gross Margin 65% average, 63% median. Limited to Gross Volume; excludes rent, utilities, salaries, taxes, royalties.

The UPS Store: what their numbers say

No Item 19 Financial Performance Representation found in excerpts provided. No revenue, profit, or earnings data disclosed. Significant omission for prospective franchisees evaluating returns.

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