What is the condition for an Annex Brands franchisee to use a contractor not designated by the franchisor?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If Franchisee proposes to prepare or offer for sale any other services or use any supplies of any brand and/or supplier which is not then approved, he, she or they will first notify Franchisor and submit sufficient information, specifications, and samples concerning such brand and/or supplier for a determination by Franchisor whether such brand complies with Franchisor's specifications and standards and/or such supplier meets Franchisor's approved supplier criteria.
Franchisor will, within a reasonable time, notify Franchisee whether such proposed brand and/or supplier is approved.
Franchisor may periodically prescribe procedures for the submission of requests for approved brands or suppliers and obligations which approved suppliers must assume.
Franchisor may impose limits on the number of suppliers and/or brands for any item used or sold by the Center.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 109–110)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, an Annex Brands franchisee must first notify Annex Brands and submit sufficient information, specifications, and samples concerning the brand or supplier for Annex Brands to determine whether the brand complies with their specifications and standards, or whether the supplier meets Annex Brands' approved supplier criteria. Annex Brands will then notify the franchisee within a reasonable time whether the proposed brand or supplier is approved.
This requirement ensures that all services and supplies used by Annex Brands franchisees meet the franchisor's standards and maintain consistency across all locations. This is a common practice in franchising, as it protects the brand's reputation and ensures quality control.
Annex Brands may also periodically modify the list of approved brands and/or suppliers. Franchisees are prohibited from reordering any materials or services from any brand or supplier that is no longer approved, after receiving written notification of such modification. Annex Brands may also prescribe procedures for submitting requests for approved brands or suppliers and the obligations that approved suppliers must assume, and may impose limits on the number of suppliers and/or brands for any item used or sold by the Center.