What must an Annex Brands franchisee do regarding the Center's compliance with specifications and standards to be eligible for renewal?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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14. RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE
- A. FRANCHISEE'S RIGHT TO RENEW. Franchisee will have the right to renew the Franchise for an additional 20-year term, subject to the terms and conditions in Franchisee's then-current franchise agreement. The following renewal terms and conditions apply under this Agreement:
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- Franchisee has, during the entire term of the Franchise granted under this Agreement, substantially complied with all of the provisions of this Agreement and all of the provisions of any other agreements between Franchisee and Franchisor or any of its affiliates, and has stayed in substantial compliance with this Agreement and such agreements up to the date of renewal;
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- Franchisee has given written notice of renewal to Franchisor as provided in Subsection 14.B of this Agreement;
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- Franchisee has maintained possession of the Center, and by the expiration of the term of the Franchise granted under this Agreement, has brought the Center into full compliance with the specifications and standards then applicable for Centers operating under the specified brand; or Franchisee has secured substitute premises approved by Franchisor prior to the expiration of the term of the Franchise granted under this Agreement, if Franchisee is unable to maintain possession of the Center, or if in Franchisor's reasonable business judgment the Center should be relocated;
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- Franchisee has executed the renewal agreements and releases as provided in Subsection 14.C of this Agreement; and
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- Franchisee has paid Franchisor a $8,500 renewal fee.
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- B. NOTICES BY FRANCHISEE AND FRANCHISOR. If Franchisee desires to renew the Franchise on the 20-year anniversary of the execution date of this Agreement, Franchisee must give Franchisor written notice of his, her or their desire to renew the Franchise not more than 12 months and not less than 6 months prior to the 20-year anniversary of the execution date of this Agreement. Within 90 days after its receipt of such timely given notice, Franchisor will give Franchisee written notice of: 1) reasons which could cause Franchisor not to renew, including any deficiencies which require correction and a schedule for correction of the deficiencies by Franchisee; and 2) Franchisor's then-current requirements relating to the image, appearance, decoration, furnishing, equipping and stocking of new Centers operating under the desig
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 109–110)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Annex Brands' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, to be eligible for renewal, a franchisee must bring their Center into full compliance with the specifications and standards then applicable for Centers operating under the specified brand. This requirement is in place by the expiration of the current franchise term. Alternatively, if the franchisee cannot maintain possession of the Center or if Annex Brands believes the Center should be relocated, the franchisee must secure substitute premises approved by Annex Brands before the expiration of the current term.
In addition to compliance with specifications and standards, the franchisee must also meet other conditions to renew the franchise. These include substantially complying with all provisions of the franchise agreement and any other agreements with Annex Brands throughout the entire term of the franchise, remaining in substantial compliance up to the renewal date, providing written notice of renewal within the specified timeframe, executing renewal agreements and releases, and paying an $8,500 renewal fee.
Annex Brands also retains the right to notify the franchisee of any reasons that could cause non-renewal, including any deficiencies that need correction, along with a schedule for correcting those deficiencies. They will also provide the franchisee with their current requirements relating to the image, appearance, decoration, furnishing, equipping, and stocking of new Centers operating under the designated brand. This ensures that the franchisee is aware of the standards they need to meet for renewal.