Enfield, Connecticut – September 11, 2026 -- Annex Brands, Inc. has opened a new PostalAnnex Express franchise inside Tobacco Hut at 2 Middle Road in Enfield, CT 06082, expanding its franchise network to a new local owner, Gaurav Trehan.
New location bundles shipping carriers under one roof for local customers
The express location offers shipping services through USPS, UPS, and DHL, alongside expert packing services, private mailbox rentals, and packaging supplies. The site combines retail tobacco operations with parcel logistics, a model Annex Brands has used to broaden its franchise footprint into non-traditional retail spaces.
Owner cites six years of local Tobacco Hut operations and three decades of family presence in Enfield
Trehan said his family has operated in the Enfield community for 30 years, with Tobacco Hut serving local customers for the past six years. He said the addition of PostalAnnex services allows the location to offer multiple shipping carrier options under a single roof for both local and international shipments.
Annex Brands franchise network now exceeds 800 locations across three countries
Annex Brands, headquartered in San Diego, California, has granted business ownership opportunities since 1985 and now licenses and franchises over 800 locations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Its brand portfolio includes PostalAnnex, Pak Mail, AIM Mail Centers, Postal Connections, Parcel Plus, Sunshine Pack & Ship, Navis Pack & Ship, and Handle With Care Packaging Store.
Patrick Edd, Chief Executive Officer & President of Annex Brands, said the company is expanding the range of convenient business and shipping services in the Enfield area through the partnership with Trehan.