How must an Annex Brands franchisee pay the technology services fee?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee (1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology services fee (5) | Currently, $16 per week | Each Tuesday, after the close of business, for the previous week ending Saturday, beginning after you (i) open your retail center, (ii) assume operation of an existing retail center by transfer, or (iii) convert an existing business to a retail center | Currently, for support of the system Internet, Intranet communications, website and sales tracking and reporting system, retail center email addresses (up to 2), remote support login agent and other business features. Fee is subject to change after at least 15 days' notice to you. 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's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the technology services fee is currently $16 per week. This fee covers support for the system's Internet, Intranet communications, website, sales tracking and reporting system, retail center email addresses (up to 2), remote support login agent, and other business features. There is an additional charge of $7 per week for any email addresses beyond the initial two.
The technology services fee is due each Tuesday, after the close of business, for the previous week ending Saturday. This payment schedule begins after the franchisee opens their retail center, assumes operation of an existing retail center by transfer, or converts an existing business to a retail center.
Importantly, Annex Brands requires that franchisees pay the technology services fee via automatic bank draft. This means franchisees must authorize Annex Brands to directly debit their bank account for the weekly fee. While the amount of the fee is subject to change with at least 15 days' notice, the method of payment is clearly specified as automatic bank draft.