Can Annex Brands require franchisees to attend periodic training courses?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor may require Franchisee, previously trained and experienced managers, and/or new managers or personnel, to attend periodic training courses online or at locations designated by Franchisor. Franchisor may offer national conventions and/or regional meetings at various times in the future for additional training in marketing, advertising, equipment technology, business management and in other areas, and may offer optional training programs. Franchisor may charge Franchisee a registration or other fee for any refresher training course, national convention, regional meeting or optional training program. Franchisee and/or Franchisee's designated personnel must attend the full program of, and must stay at the designated hotel of, each national convention held by the Franchisor, Franchisee and/or Franchisee's designated personnel must attend any regional meeting held in Franchisee's geographical area.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 109–110)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Annex Brands Franchise Disclosure Document, Annex Brands may require franchisees, previously trained and experienced managers, and/or new managers or personnel to attend periodic training courses. These courses may be online or at locations designated by Annex Brands.
Annex Brands may also offer national conventions and/or regional meetings for additional training in areas such as marketing, advertising, equipment technology, and business management. These conventions and meetings may also offer optional training programs. Annex Brands may charge a registration or other fee for any refresher training course, national convention, regional meeting, or optional training program.
Franchisees and/or their designated personnel must attend the full program of, and stay at the designated hotel of, each national convention held by Annex Brands. Franchisees and/or their designated personnel must also attend any regional meeting held in the franchisee's geographical area. This mandatory attendance at training courses, conventions, and meetings ensures that franchisees and their staff remain updated on the latest business practices, technologies, and marketing strategies, although it may involve additional costs for registration fees, travel, and accommodation.