What agreements do I sign with Auntie Annes to operate a Jamba Co-Branded Shop?
Auntie_Annes Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
In order to operate a Jamba Co-Branded Shop, you must (i) purchase an Auntie Anne's® franchise from us, sign a Franchise Agreement with us, and sign the Co-Branded Shop Schedule and (ii) purchase a Jamba® franchise from Jamba and sign a Jamba® franchise agreement and co-branded schedule with Jamba.
The terms of the Jamba® franchise offering, franchise agreement, and related agreements that Jamba will require you to sign are disclosed in the Jamba® Disclosure Document, which you must obtain from Jamba.
We will not grant you the right to operate a Jamba Co-Branded Shop, unless Jamba agrees to offer you a Jamba® franchise and to permit the franchise to be operated at a co-branded location.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 10–24)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Auntie Annes' 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, to operate a Jamba Co-Branded Shop, you must first purchase an Auntie Anne's franchise. As part of this, you will need to sign a Franchise Agreement with Auntie Anne's, as well as a Co-Branded Shop Schedule. You must also purchase a Jamba franchise from Jamba, and sign a Jamba franchise agreement and co-branded schedule with Jamba.
This means that operating a co-branded shop requires entering into agreements with both Auntie Anne's and Jamba. The specific terms and conditions of the Jamba franchise, including the franchise agreement and related documents, are detailed in Jamba's own Franchise Disclosure Document, which a prospective franchisee must obtain directly from Jamba.
It is important to note that Auntie Anne's will not grant you the right to operate a Jamba Co-Branded Shop unless Jamba agrees to offer you a Jamba franchise and permits its operation at a co-branded location. This interdependency highlights the need to carefully review and understand the obligations and requirements of both franchise systems before committing to a co-branded venture. Prospective franchisees should consider the implications of managing two separate franchise agreements and ensuring compliance with both Auntie Anne's and Jamba's standards and procedures.