Where in the Annex Brands Franchise Agreement can I find information about confidential operating manuals?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
C. CONFIDENTIAL OPERATING MANUALS. Franchisor will loan to Franchisee 1 copy of the Confidential Operating Manuals ("Manuals") dealing with merchandise, equipment, supplies, sales, services, advertising and related matters, as may be periodically incorporated in the Manuals. The Manuals will remain confidential and the property of Franchisor. Franchisor will have the right to add to and otherwise modify the Manuals periodically, through bulletins, a corporate Intranet, in writing or otherwise, as it deems necessary, provided that no such addition or modification will substantially alter Franchisee's fundamental status, obligations and rights under this Agreement. Franchisee must operate the Center in accordance with the Manuals.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 109–110)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Annex Brands' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the details regarding the confidential operating manuals are found within the Franchise Agreement. Specifically, the agreement states that Annex Brands will loan the franchisee one copy of the Confidential Operating Manuals, also referred to as "Manuals". These manuals cover various aspects of the business, including merchandise, equipment, supplies, sales, services, and advertising.
The Franchise Agreement emphasizes that the manuals remain the confidential property of Annex Brands. Annex Brands retains the right to modify the manuals periodically through various means, such as bulletins or a corporate intranet, provided that these changes do not substantially alter the franchisee's fundamental rights or obligations.
As an Annex Brands franchisee, you are obligated to operate your center in accordance with the guidelines and procedures outlined in these manuals. Upon termination or non-renewal of the franchise, the franchisee must return all copies of the manuals and other confidential information to Annex Brands.