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What written notice must an Annex Brands franchisee provide to the franchisor to renew the franchise?

Annex_Brands Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

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14. RENEWAL OF FRANCHISE

  • A. FRANCHISEE'S RIGHT TO RENEW. Franchisee will have the right to renew the Franchise for an additional 20-year term, subject to the terms and conditions in Franchisee's then-current franchise agreement. The following renewal terms and conditions apply under this Agreement:
      1. Franchisee has, during the entire term of the Franchise granted under this Agreement, substantially complied with all of the provisions of this Agreement and all of the provisions of any other agreements between Franchisee and Franchisor or any of its affiliates, and has stayed in substantial compliance with this Agreement and such agreements up to the date of renewal;
      1. Franchisee has given written notice of renewal to Franchisor as provided in Subsection 14.B of this Agreement;
      1. Franchisee has maintained possession of the Center, and by the expiration of the term of the Franchise granted under this Agreement, has brought the Center into full compliance with the specifications and standards then applicable for Centers operating under the specified brand; or Franchisee has secured substitute premises approved by Franchisor prior to the expiration of the term of the Franchise granted under this Agreement, if Franchisee is unable to maintain possession of the Center, or if in Franchisor's reasonable business judgment the Center should be relocated;
      1. Franchisee has executed the renewal agreements and releases as provided in Subsection 14.C of this Agreement; and
        1. Franchisee has paid Franchisor a $8,500 renewal fee.
  • B. NOTICES BY FRANCHISEE AND FRANCHISOR. If Franchisee desires to renew the Franchise on the 20-year anniversary of the execution date of this Agreement, Franchisee must give Franchisor written notice of his, her or their desire to renew the Franchise not more than 12 months and not less than 6 months prior to the 20-year anniversary of the execution date of this Agreement. Within 90 days after its receipt of such timely given notice, Franchisor will give Franchisee written notice of: 1) reasons which could cause Franchisor not to renew, including any deficiencies which require correction and a schedule for correction of the deficiencies by Franchisee; and 2) Franchisor's then-current requirements relating to the image, appearance, decoration, furnishing, equipping and stocking of new Centers operating under the desig

Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 109–110)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Annex Brands' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee who desires to renew their franchise for an additional 20-year term must provide Annex Brands with written notice. This notice must be given not more than 12 months and not less than 6 months before the 20-year anniversary of the franchise agreement's execution date.

Within 90 days of receiving this notice, Annex Brands will provide the franchisee with a written notice detailing any reasons that could cause Annex Brands not to renew the franchise. This includes any deficiencies that need correction and a schedule for correcting them. The notice will also include Annex Brands' then-current requirements for the image, appearance, decoration, furnishing, equipping, and stocking of new Centers operating under the designated brand.

To be eligible for renewal, the franchisee must have substantially complied with all provisions of the franchise agreement and any other agreements with Annex Brands or its affiliates during the entire term of the franchise. They must also maintain possession of the Center and bring it into full compliance with the specifications and standards applicable for Centers operating under the specified brand by the expiration of the franchise term. Alternatively, the franchisee can secure substitute premises approved by Annex Brands before the expiration of the term if maintaining possession of the Center is not possible or if Annex Brands reasonably believes the Center should be relocated. The franchisee must also execute renewal agreements and releases and pay Annex Brands an $8,500 renewal fee.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.