Under what condition will the Support Services Agreement for Auntie Annes automatically terminate?

According to Auntie Annes's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Support Services Agreement will automatically terminate if Auntie Annes ceases to offer or provide Support Services to franchisees in the System, on or before the Service Start Date. This means that if Auntie Annes decides to discontinue providing these services to its franchisees, the agreement between the franchisee and Auntie Annes for these services will end automatically.

This provision protects the franchisee in the event that Auntie Annes can no longer provide the agreed-upon support. It ensures that franchisees are not bound to an agreement for services that are no longer available. The termination is automatic, meaning no additional action is required from either party to end the agreement under this specific circumstance.

It is important for a prospective Auntie Annes franchisee to understand the conditions under which the Support Services Agreement can terminate, as this impacts the support they will receive and the duration of that support. This automatic termination clause provides a degree of security, ensuring that franchisees are not paying for services that Auntie Annes no longer provides.