Does the Annex Brands equipment package include flooring?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We are the only approved supplier of the equipment package for your retail center. The trade dress package for a standard, flex or express retail center includes fixtures (counters, slat walls, accessories for slat walls, carton walls, mailbox holders, cabinetry, trim, etc.), mailboxes, package lockers, and flooring.
Source: Item 8 — Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services (FDD pages 39–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Annex Brands's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the trade dress package for a standard, flex, or express retail center includes flooring. The equipment package, which Annex Brands requires franchisees to purchase from them as the only approved supplier, also includes fixtures such as counters, slat walls, accessories for slat walls, carton walls, mailbox holders, cabinetry, and trim.
This means that when opening an Annex Brands franchise, new franchisees must acquire the flooring through the franchisor. This requirement ensures brand consistency and standardization across all locations, as Annex Brands dictates the specific elements of the trade dress package.
Prospective franchisees should consider the cost of this mandatory equipment package, including the flooring, as part of their initial investment. While using the approved supplier ensures compliance with Annex Brands' standards, franchisees should evaluate whether the franchisor's pricing is competitive compared to other potential suppliers, even though they are obligated to use Annex Brands for this particular package.