What is the requirement for the cash register used by Aplus franchisees regarding cumulative totals?
Aplus Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
(D) You agree to keep and maintain on the Premises true and correct Records reflecting the Gross Sales generated from the APlus Store on the Premises for not less than three (3) years from the date sales were made to which such Records relate, or the prior completed audit, including Register Records and Original Transaction Records as set forth below:
(1) Register Records.
You shall record, at the time of sale in the presence of the customer, all sales or other transactions, whether cash, credit, charge account, or otherwise, in a cash register(s) having cumulative non-resettable grand totals which shall be sealed in a manner approved by Sunoco.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 68–302)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Aplus's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the cash register used must have cumulative, non-resettable grand totals. These totals must be sealed in a manner approved by Sunoco. This requirement ensures that all sales are accurately recorded and that there is no tampering with the sales data.
This provision is in place to maintain the integrity of financial reporting and to accurately calculate gross sales, which are used to determine royalty fees and other payments to Sunoco. By requiring non-resettable totals, Aplus aims to prevent underreporting of sales, which could impact revenue sharing and financial transparency.
In addition to the cash register requirements, Aplus franchisees must also keep and maintain true and correct records reflecting the gross sales generated from the Aplus store for not less than three years from the date the sales were made. These records include register records and original transaction records. This comprehensive record-keeping ensures compliance and facilitates audits, protecting both the franchisee and Aplus.