Is an Annex Brands franchisee authorized to make contracts on behalf of the franchisor?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Nothing in this Agreement authorizes Franchisee to make any contract, agreement, warranty or representation on Franchisor's behalf; to incur any obligation, debt or expense in Franchisor's name; or to make any representation to any third party tending to indicate a business relationship with Franchisor beyond that created under this Agreement.
Franchisor disclaims any liability for, and will not be liable under this Agreement for, any claim or judgment arising as a result of any such action by Franchisee.
Nor will Franchisor be liable by reason of any of Franchisee's acts or omissions in the operation of the Center, or for any claim or judgment arising therefrom against Franchisee or Franchisor.
Under this Agreement, no party is responsible for any obligations, debts or expenses of any other party.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 109–110)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Annex Brands's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are not authorized to make any contracts on behalf of the franchisor. The franchise agreement explicitly states that nothing within the agreement authorizes the franchisee to enter into any contract, agreement, warranty, or representation on behalf of Annex Brands.
This restriction means that franchisees cannot incur any obligations, debts, or expenses in the name of Annex Brands. Furthermore, franchisees are prohibited from making any representations to third parties that might suggest a business relationship with Annex Brands that extends beyond the scope defined in the franchise agreement.
Annex Brands disclaims any liability for claims or judgments that may arise from unauthorized actions taken by the franchisee. The franchisor will also not be held liable for any acts or omissions by the franchisee in the operation of the franchised center, or for any claims or judgments resulting from those actions. The agreement clearly states that no party is responsible for the obligations, debts, or expenses of any other party.