PipFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A PIP franchise requires a total initial investment of $247K – $274K, including a $55K franchise fee. The 2026 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: C. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $247K – $274K
- 49th pct Business Serv…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 29th pct Business Serv…
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 50
- 31st pct Business Serv…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Business Services · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Business Services avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Franchising since 1968. Systems this mature have refined operations and brand recognition.
Franchised units fell from 55 to 50 over 3 years. Investigate why operators are leaving.
Bottom line
- Total investment $247K – $274K including a $55K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict C (Average) with a risk score of 65/100.
- System contracting at -9.1% CAGR over 3 years. Investigate whether closures are franchisor-driven (consolidation) or franchisee-driven (economics).
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- POSTAL INSTANT PRESS, LLC
- Parent company
- Franchise Services, LLC
- Ultimate parent
- KOAH, Inc.
- CEO title
- President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
- Richard A. Lowe
- Incorporated in
- CA
- HQ
- 26722 Plaza, Mission Viejo, California 92691
- Auditor
- CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $2.7M
- vs $2.6M prior year
- Management churn noted
- Frequent turnover
- Item 2 disclosed frequent executive changes
Overview
About
PIP (Printing for Less) franchisees operate printing and document services centers, offering commercial printing, promotional products, signs, and business services to local customers. Day-to-day operations include managing printing equipment, handling customer orders, overseeing production, managing staff, and building B2B client relationships in their protected territory.
- CEO
- Richard A. Lowe
- Headquarters
- CA
- Founded
- 1968
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 19
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing · 11 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (Full Service PIP Center)not refundable | $55K | $55K | |
| Purchased Equipmentnot refundable | $64K | $64K | |
| Leased Equipmentnot refundable | $3K | $5K | |
| Additional Funds (Working Capital)not refundable | $125K | $150K | |
| Initial Franchise Fee (Limited Service PIP Center)not refundable | $1K | $1K | |
| Real Propertynot refundable | $1K | $5K | |
| Leasehold Improvementsnot refundable | $0 | $10K | |
| Required Equipment, Signs and Fixturesnot refundable | $29K | $37K | |
| Opening Inventory and Suppliesnot refundable | $500 | $1K | |
| Security Deposits, Utility Deposits, Business Licenses and Other Prepaid Expensesnot refundable | $3K | $15K | |
| Additional Fundsnot refundable | $16K | $39K | |
| Total initial investment | $297K | $382K |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $247K – $274K
- Near category avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $125K – $150K
- Near category avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $8K – $55K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- From .25% to 6.5% of Gross Sales
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 27.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Training fee | $2K |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $0 |
| Total fee load | 27.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Business Services averages
How Pip Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 50
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 2
- Terminated
- 0
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 4.0%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- -3.8%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- -9.1%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 1
- Transfer rate
- 2.0%
- Owners selling to other franchisees
- Continuity rate
- 96.2%
- Units that stayed open
- Ceased ops
- 4.0%
- Units that stopped operating
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 11 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Declining franchise system with regulatory compliance issues, no financial transparency, and unclear royalty structure represents meaningful investment risk requiring significant validation.
Litigation (Item 3)
On January 11, 2024, TeamLogic, LLC (affiliate) entered into Consent Order with California Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation. Between December 2017 and February 2023, TeamLogic sold four franchises without required Salesperson disclosures, violating California Corporations Code Section 31210. TeamLogic agreed to cease violations and paid administrative penalty of $8,000 on January 16, 2024.
Largest disclosed settlement: $8,000
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: Yes
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: No
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 65 / 100 rating
- 01MEDUnit count declined 3.8% YoY (50 units total) indicating system contraction and weak franchisee recruitment/retention
- 02MINORNo Item 19 financial performance disclosure means prospective franchisees cannot verify actual profitability claims or ROI potential
- 03HIGHAffiliate litigation (TeamLogic/California) for improper franchise sales practices suggests possible compliance weaknesses across parent company's franchise operations
- 04MINORRoyalty structure ranges from 0.25% to 6.5% with no clarity on triggers or escalation, creating uncertainty about actual cost burden
- 05MINORHigh initial investment ($246,690-$274,190) with 10-year commitment combined with shrinking franchise base increases franchisee financial risk
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | Geographic area with Business Count |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Exclusive territoryℹ | No |
| Territory population | 1,200 |
| Online sales rightsℹ | Granted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | California |
| Litigation count | 1 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
On January 11, 2024, TeamLogic, LLC (affiliate) entered into Consent Order with California Commissioner of Financial Protection and Innovation. Between December 2017 and February 2023, TeamLogic sold four franchises without required Salesperson disclosures, violating California Corporations Code Section 31210. TeamLogic agreed to cease violations and paid administrative penalty of $8,000 on January 16, 2024.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 44 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 216 hrs
- Training location
- University
- POS system
- PrintersPlan
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: PrintersPlan
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
18 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
PIP · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a PIP franchise?
The total investment to open a PIP franchise ranges from $247K – $274K, with an initial franchise fee of $55K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do PIP franchise owners earn?
PIP does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is PIP's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for PIP (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many PIP franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, PIP has 50 total units in the United States, including 55 franchised units and 0 company-owned units.
Is PIP a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates PIP as a C-grade franchise with a risk score of 65 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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