Where can I find the specific provisions of the Auntie Annes Franchise Agreement mentioned in Item 17?
Auntie_Annes Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
This table lists certain important provisions of the Franchise Agreement and related agreements. You should read these provisions in the agreements attached to this Disclosure Document.
In this table, "FA" refers to the applicable section of the Franchise Agreement, "CSS" refers to the applicable section of Concession Shop Schedule, and "CBS" refers to the applicable section of the Co-Branded Shop Schedule.
Source: Item 17 — RENEWAL, TERMINATION, TRANSFER AND DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS (FDD pages 86–91)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Auntie Annes's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 17 provides a table that summarizes important provisions of the Franchise Agreement and related agreements. The item explicitly states that franchisees should read these provisions in the agreements attached to the Disclosure Document. The table refers to specific sections within the Franchise Agreement (FA), Concession Shop Schedule (CSS), and Co-Branded Shop Schedule (CBS).
For example, the table includes summaries of provisions related to termination obligations, assignment of the contract, transfer definitions, and conditions for transfer approval. Each summary is accompanied by a reference to the specific section in the Franchise Agreement or relevant schedule where the complete provision can be found.
Therefore, to find the specific provisions, a prospective Auntie Annes franchisee should refer to the actual Franchise Agreement, Concession Shop Schedule, and Co-Branded Shop Schedule exhibits attached to the FDD, using the section numbers provided in the Item 17 table as a guide to locate the full text of each provision.