Are the appendices and schedules attached to the Auntie Annes agreement considered part of the agreement?

According to the 2024 Auntie Annes Franchise Disclosure Document, the appendices and schedules attached to the franchise agreement are incorporated by reference and are part of the agreement. Specifically, Schedule A, which contains the effective date and other details, along with all appendices and schedules are included as part of the agreement.

Several schedules are listed as exhibits to the Auntie Annes franchise agreement. These include Schedule A for Franchise Specific Terms, Schedule B for Personal Covenants, Schedule C for Guaranty of Payment and Performance, Schedule D for State Law Addendum (if required), and Schedule E for Multi-Unit Addendum. There are also schedules for Concession Shops and Co-Branded Shops that replace Schedule A of the standard agreement.

This means that franchisees are bound by the terms and conditions outlined in these appendices and schedules as much as they are by the main body of the franchise agreement. It is important for prospective franchisees to carefully review all these documents to fully understand their rights and obligations under the Auntie Annes franchise agreement.