What is the purpose of the Intranet, newsgroups, bulletin boards, or libraries that Annex Brands may establish?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In addition to our website, we may establish a private Intranet area, newsgroups, bulletin boards, or libraries for our franchisees that can be accessed only by means of user names and passwords.
We intend to provide support to our franchisees through this Intranet, private newsgroups, bulletin boards, and libraries and will allow for a dynamic means of electronic communication among franchisees.
Franchisee agrees to monitor the Intranet, newsgroups, bulletin boards, and libraries on a regular basis.
Our Intranet, these newsgroups, the bulletins and our libraries are intended to be accessible only to us and our franchisees, not to the general public.
We may monitor the newsgroups and any email sent, uploaded or accessed using the user name and password referred to in Section 3.
We will remove any content that does not comply with our Internet Code of Conduct.
We may terminate or suspend your access to our Intranet newsgroups, bulletins boards, and libraries without terminating this Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 109–110)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, Annex Brands may establish a private Intranet area, newsgroups, bulletin boards, or libraries for its franchisees. These resources are accessible only through usernames and passwords. The purpose of these platforms is to provide support to franchisees and facilitate electronic communication among them.
The FDD states that Annex Brands intends to offer support to franchisees through these channels, creating a dynamic environment for electronic communication. Franchisees are expected to regularly monitor these platforms. Access to the Intranet, newsgroups, bulletin boards, and libraries is restricted to Annex Brands and its franchisees, excluding the general public.
Annex Brands retains the right to monitor the newsgroups and any email sent, uploaded, or accessed using the provided usernames and passwords. The company can remove content that violates its Internet Code of Conduct and may terminate or suspend a franchisee's access to these resources without terminating the Franchise Agreement. This highlights the importance of adhering to Annex Brands's policies and guidelines when using these communication platforms.
Prospective franchisees should recognize that while Annex Brands may provide these resources, their availability and content are not guaranteed. Franchisees are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their passwords and ensuring that anyone under their supervision with access to the password understands this obligation. Unauthorized access to the Intranet is strictly prohibited.