What services must an Annex Brands Center offer for sale?
Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
B. AUTHORIZED PRODUCTS, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES. The presentation of a uniform image to the public and the resulting positive reputation and goodwill are essential elements of a successful franchise system. Franchisee therefore agrees that the Center will offer for sale such products, services, and will use those brands and models of equipment as Franchisor, in its sole discretion, periodically determines to be appropriate for Centers.
In determining approved brands and models of equipment, Franchisor may consider standards of quality, value, customer recognition and acceptance, advertising support and availability, and such other standards as are periodically determined by Franchisor to be relevant. Certain trade dress fixtures, equipment, supplies, other merchandise and services may be required to be purchased directly from Franchisor and/or its affiliates, or may be permitted to be purchased from other suppliers provided Franchisor is held harmless by Franchisee regarding any products liability cause of action. On items or services sold by Franchisor and/or its affiliates, Franchisor anticipates a reasonable profit to cover overhead expenses.
Franchisor may periodically publish a suggested price list for products and services offered at the Center. The purpose of such a list is for guidance only. Franchisee is not bound by these suggested prices and may offer products and services at prices determined at the sole discretion of Franchisee, except as otherwise noted in Subsections 9.J, 9.K, 10.A and 10.F of this Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 109–110)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Annex Brands Franchise Disclosure Document, Annex Brands requires franchisees to offer for sale the products, services, and equipment brands and models that Annex Brands deems appropriate for Centers. Annex Brands has the sole discretion to determine what is appropriate for the Centers.
In determining the approved brands and models of equipment, Annex Brands may consider standards of quality, value, customer recognition and acceptance, advertising support and availability, and such other standards as are periodically determined by Annex Brands to be relevant. Certain trade dress fixtures, equipment, supplies, other merchandise and services may be required to be purchased directly from Annex Brands and/or its affiliates, or may be permitted to be purchased from other suppliers provided Annex Brands is held harmless by Franchisee regarding any products liability cause of action. On items or services sold by Annex Brands and/or its affiliates, Annex Brands anticipates a reasonable profit to cover overhead expenses.
Annex Brands may periodically publish a suggested price list for products and services offered at the Center. The purpose of such a list is for guidance only. Franchisees are not bound by these suggested prices and may offer products and services at prices determined at their sole discretion, except as otherwise noted in Subsections 9.J, 9.K, 10.A and 10.F of this Agreement.