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What is the name of the parent company to several franchisors affiliated with Auntie Annes?

Auntie_Annes Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

Certain Affiliates**

We are an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of GoTo Foods LLC, a Delaware limited liability company formerly known as Focus Brands LLC ("GoTo Foods"). GoTo Foods was originally incorporated in Delaware as Focus Brands Inc. before it converted to a Delaware limited liability company on December 29, 2019. GoTo Foods shares our principal business address, has not conducted a business of the type that you will operate, and has not offered franchises in any line of business. GoTo Foods is the indirect parent company of six other franchise systems (see below).

We are a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of GoTo Foods Systems LLC ("GoTo Systems"), a Delaware limited liability company formerly known as Focus Brands Systems LLC. GoTo Systems is a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of GoTo Foods Funding LLC ("GoTo Funding"), a Delaware limited liability company formerly known as Focus Brands Funding LLC. GoTo Systems is an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of GoTo Foods. GoTo Systems and GoTo Funding share our principal business address, have not conducted a business of the type that you will operate, and have not offered franchises in any line of business.

AA, a Georgia limited liability company that shares our principal business address, is an indirect subsidiary of GoTo Foods. AA was originally incorporated as Auntie Anne's, Inc. in the

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and converted to a Georgia limited liability company, Auntie Anne's LLC, on December 28, 2015. AA is our predecessor and offered Auntie Anne's® franchises from January 1991 to April 2017. AA has not offered franchises in any other line of business. AA became affiliated with GoTo Foods in November 2010 as a result of an acquisition.

Affiliates That Provide Services to Franchisees

We have entered into a management agreement with GoTo Foods for it to provide our franchisees with certain support and services that we are obligated to provide under their franchise agreements. GoTo Foods also acts as our franchise sales agent. We have agreed to pay management fees to GoTo Foods for these services. GoTo Foods may delegate certain of these responsibilities to our other affiliates. However, as the franchisor, we will be responsible and accountable to you to make sure that all services we promise to perform under your Franchise Agreement or other agreements you sign with us are performed in compliance with the applicable agreement, regardless of who performs these services on our behalf.

FSC LLC ("GoTo Supply"), a Georgia limited liability company, is an indirect subsidiary of GoTo Foods that manages the supply chain associated with us and the other franchise systems within the GoTo Foods Portfolio (as defined below). In managing the supply chain, GoTo Supply handles the procurement, distribution, logistics and quality assurance aspects of the GoTo Foods Portfolio supply chain and seeks to leverage the overall buying power of these franchise systems in order to provide value to each system. GoTo Supply shares our principal business address, has not conducted a business of the type that you will operate, and has not offered franchises in any line of business.

GoTo Foods Rewards, Inc.

Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 10–24)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Auntie Anne's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, GoTo Foods LLC is the indirect parent company to six other franchise systems, in addition to Auntie Anne's. GoTo Foods LLC, formerly known as Focus Brands LLC, is a Delaware limited liability company.

Prospective franchisees should note that GoTo Foods LLC has entered into a management agreement with Auntie Anne's to provide franchisees with support and services that Auntie Anne's is obligated to provide under the franchise agreement. GoTo Foods LLC also acts as Auntie Anne's franchise sales agent. Auntie Anne's pays management fees to GoTo Foods LLC for these services and GoTo Foods LLC may delegate certain responsibilities to other affiliates.

Other franchise systems affiliated with GoTo Foods LLC include Streamline Brands and School of Rock. Streamline Brands offers franchises under the SafeSplash Swim School brand and operates under the SwimLabs and Swimtastic brands. School of Rock franchises businesses that operate performance-based music schools with a rock music program under the School of Rock® mark. The FDD specifies that none of the affiliated franchisors are obligated to provide products or services to Auntie Anne's franchisees; however, franchisees may purchase products or services from these franchisors if they choose to do so.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 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.