Regarding compliance with standards and policies for an Auntie Annes franchise, which item outlines the consequences of non-compliance?

According to Auntie Annes's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 references franchisee obligations related to compliance with standards and policies. Specifically, the table indicates that information regarding compliance with standards and policies/the Manuals can be found in Items 8 and 12, as well as Sections 20.J. and 20.F. Item 16 may also contain relevant information.

This means that as a prospective Auntie Annes franchisee, you should review these specific sections of the FDD and related agreements to understand the full scope of your obligations to comply with Auntie Annes's standards and policies. These standards and policies are further detailed in the Manuals.

To fully understand the consequences of non-compliance, a prospective franchisee should carefully review Items 8, 12, and 16, as well as Sections 20.J. and 20.F. of the franchise agreement. It is important to understand what actions Auntie Annes can take if a franchisee fails to meet the brand's standards, which could include penalties, required corrective actions, or even termination of the franchise agreement.