PostNet (company)

Last updated
PostNet
Type Private
IndustryBusiness Services, Retail, Franchising
Founded1992
FoundersSteve Greenbaum and Brian Spindel
Headquarters Lakewood, Colorado, USA
Key people
Paolo Fiorelli (CEO), Ryan Farris (President/COO)
ProductsPrinting, Graphic Design, Shipping, Copying, Private Mailbox
Owner Mail Boxes Etc.
Number of employees
25
Website
PostNet store PostNetMarkham2.jpg
PostNet store

PostNet International is the franchisor of PostNet centers, which provide graphic design and printing services for businesses and consumers. In addition, PostNet centers offer professional packing services and shipping with UPS, FedEx, DHL and the U.S. Postal Service, as well as private mailbox rental, direct mail services and more. [1]

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Since the company was founded in 1992, PostNet has grown to 660 locations in 9 countries. [1]

History

PostNet was founded in Las Vegas, NV in 1992 by Steve Greenbaum and Brian Spindel, and originally had Norma A. Knudsen as its COO. [2] The company began franchising in 1993. In 2017, PostNet became part of the global family of MBE International. Combined, the two organizations have nearly 2,300 locations in 33 countries. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Franchising.com (2017-05-15). "PostNet International Franchise Corporation Acquired by MBE Worldwide". Franchising.com. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
  2. "Postnet International Franchise Corporation: Private Company Information - Bloomberg". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2018-01-05.