When are the fees for additional retail center email addresses due to Annex Brands?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee (1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customized web pages or website, additional retail center email addresses, and e commerce services (5) | Current fees (5) | 10 days after invoice for customized web pages or website and e-commerce and each Wednesday for additional retail center email addresses | If we have a corporate-managed website, you may receive standard web pages included in technology services fee. If available, you may request to customize portions of your web pages or create a customized website with our approval and for a fee, and you may purchase e commerce services with our approval and for a fee. If we provide retail center email addresses, you may use up to 2 email addresses included in technology services fee. Currently, there is a $7 charge per week for each additional email address. Our fee is subject to change on 15 days' notice to you. We may establish other due dates or fees. You must pay us by automatic bank draft. (3). |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 24–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Annex Brands' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are charged for additional retail center email addresses beyond the two included in the technology services fee. The current charge is $7 per week for each additional email address. These fees are due each Wednesday. Annex Brands requires that franchisees pay via automatic bank draft.
This means that if a franchisee chooses to have more than two email addresses for their retail center, they will incur a weekly charge for each additional address. This cost should be factored into the franchisee's operating budget. The franchisor could change the fee with 15 days' notice.
It is important for prospective franchisees to consider their email needs and how this ongoing fee will impact their profitability. They should also inquire about any potential discounts or alternative communication solutions that could minimize these costs. Franchisees should also be aware that Annex Brands may establish other due dates or fees.