Does Annex Brands consider failure to pay technology services fees as a breach?

According to Annex Brands' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, failure to pay amounts when due, which would include the technology services fee, may constitute grounds for termination of the franchise agreement. Franchisees are obligated to pay all sums promptly as they become due.

The technology services fee is $16 per week, collected each Tuesday after the close of business, for the previous week ending Saturday, by automatic draft from the franchisee's designated bank account. This fee is intended to support various technology services that Annex Brands may provide to the franchisee.

Annex Brands retains the right to modify the amount, frequency, date, and method of collection for the technology services fee, provided they give the franchisee at least 15 days' prior notice. Franchisees must authorize payment to Annex Brands by automatic draft from their designated bank account or establish a payment arrangement that allows Annex Brands to withdraw funds to pay various fees, including technology service fees.

Therefore, a franchisee's failure to pay the technology services fee, or any other fees, could lead to the termination of their franchise agreement with Annex Brands.