Under the Annex Brands agreement, what state's laws govern the agreement?

According to the 2025 FDD, the laws governing the Annex Brands franchise agreement depend on the franchisee's location. Generally, the franchise agreement does not specify a single state's laws to govern the agreement, but there are exceptions. For franchisees in Illinois, the agreement explicitly states that Illinois law governs the Franchise Agreement.

For franchisees in other states, the FDD includes state-specific riders that may modify or supersede certain provisions of the standard franchise agreement. For example, riders exist for California, Hawaii, Indiana, Michigan, New York, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Washington. These riders address various legal aspects, including franchise law compliance, waivers, and dispute resolution.

Prospective Annex Brands franchisees should carefully review the state-specific rider applicable to their location to understand which laws govern their franchise agreement and how those laws may affect their rights and obligations. It is also important to note that federal laws may also apply to the franchise relationship.