What requirement does the Annex Brands franchise agreement place on non-U.S. citizens executing the agreement regarding their eligibility to travel to the U.S.?

According to Annex Brands's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if any individual executing the Franchise Agreement is not a U.S. citizen, they must be eligible under applicable U.S. immigration law to travel to and from the U.S. for training and other purposes required under the agreement. This requirement extends to every individual having an ownership interest in any legal entity proposed as the franchisee.

This provision ensures that all franchisees, regardless of citizenship, can fulfill the training and operational requirements of the franchise. It places the onus on the prospective franchisee to ensure they meet U.S. immigration requirements.

For a prospective Annex Brands franchisee who is not a U.S. citizen, this means they need to verify their eligibility to travel to the U.S. for training and business purposes before signing the Franchise Agreement. Failure to do so could result in a breach of contract if they are unable to meet the obligations of the agreement due to travel restrictions.