What section of the Annex Brands Franchise Agreement covers fixtures, furnishings, equipment, and signs?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Section | Page | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | PREAMBLE AND RECITALS 1 | |
| 2. | GRANT OF FRANCHISE 1 | |
| A. | ||
| TYPE AND LOCATION OF THE CENTER, AND TERM 1 | ||
| B. | ||
| RIGHTS AND RESTRICTIONS REGARDING PROTECTED AREA 2 | ||
| C. | ||
| RELOCATION OF THE CENTER 3 | ||
| 3. | DEVELOPMENT AND OPENING OF THE CENTER 3 | |
| A. | ||
| LOCATION SELECTION 3 | ||
| B. | ||
| LEASE OR SUBLEASE OF PREMISES FOR THE CENTER 3 | ||
| C. | ||
| CENTER DEVELOPMENT 5 | ||
| D. | ||
| FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT AND SIGNS 5 | ||
| E. | ||
| CENTER OPENING 6 | ||
| 4. | TRAINING, GUIDANCE AND MANUALS 6 | |
| A. | ||
| TRAINING 6 | ||
| B. | ||
| GUIDANCE 8 | ||
| C. |
- D.
FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, EQUIPMENT AND SIGNS.
Franchisee agrees to use in the development of the Center and operation of the Center only those fixtures, furnishings,
equipment and signs that Franchisor has approved for Centers as meeting its specifications and standards for quality, design, appearance, function and performance. Franchisee further agrees to place or display at the Center (interior and exterior) only such signs, emblems, lettering, graphics, logos and display materials that Franchisor periodically approves in writing. Franchisee will purchase or lease approved brands, types or models of fixtures, furnishings, equipment, and interior and exterior signage only from suppliers approved or designated by Franchisor (which may include solely Franchisor and/or its affiliates). If Franchisee proposes to purchase, lease or otherwise use any fixture, furnishing, equipment, or interior or exterior signage which is not then approved by Franchisor, Franchisee will first notify Franchisor in writing, and will submit to Franchisor upon its request information regarding the supplier and sufficient specifications, photographs, drawings and/or other information or samples for a determination whether such fixture, furnishing, equipment, storefront and/or sign complies with Franchisor's specifications and standards. Whenever Franchisee uses 2 or more Point-of-Sale ("POS") computers, the computers will be networked so that all sales and other data can be combined in reports that are sent to Franchisor electronically or otherwise, as specified by Franchisor.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 109–110)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Annex Brands Franchise Disclosure Document, Section 3.D of the Franchise Agreement outlines the requirements for fixtures, furnishings, equipment, and signs. This section emphasizes that franchisees must use only those items approved by Annex Brands that meet the franchisor's standards for quality, design, appearance, function, and performance.
Annex Brands franchisees are required to purchase or lease approved items exclusively from suppliers designated by Annex Brands, which may include Annex Brands itself or its affiliates. If a franchisee wishes to use a fixture, furnishing, equipment, or sign not already approved, they must first seek written approval from Annex Brands. This process involves submitting detailed information, such as specifications, photographs, drawings, or samples, for Annex Brands to determine whether the item complies with their standards.
Furthermore, Annex Brands mandates that franchisees with two or more Point-of-Sale (POS) computers must network them to consolidate sales data into reports. These reports are then sent electronically or as otherwise specified to Annex Brands. This requirement ensures that Annex Brands can monitor sales and operational data across all franchised locations, maintaining consistency and brand standards within the Annex Brands system.