Under what conditions can an Annex Brands protected area be amended?

According to Annex Brands' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee's protected area can be amended only through a mutual written agreement. This agreement must involve the franchisee, Annex Brands, and any regional licensee applicable to the franchisee's area.

This condition means that Annex Brands franchisees do not have the unilateral right to alter their protected territory. Any changes require the consent of all involved parties, including Annex Brands itself and any regional licensee who may have authority over the territory. This requirement protects the interests of all parties, ensuring that no one's business is negatively impacted without their consent.

For a prospective Annex Brands franchisee, this implies that the initial protected area defined in the franchise agreement is not necessarily permanent. While the franchisee has some security in their defined territory, Annex Brands retains the ability to negotiate changes, potentially impacting the franchisee's market. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand the factors that could lead to such negotiations and to assess the potential impact on their business.