Can the charges on Schedule C (Form IO13) be changed by Aunt Millies Bakeries?
Aunt_Millies_Bakeries Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
DISTRIBUTOR agrees that Non-Recurring Charges noted on Form IO13 attached to this Agreement as Schedule "C" will be assessed and deducted from the weekly settlement, whether or not DISTRIBUTOR signs said form.
DISTRIBUTOR acknowledges and agrees that the charges on Schedule C" (Form IO13) are subject to change by AUNT MILLIE's at any time.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 44–196)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aunt Millies Bakeries' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the charges on Schedule C (Form IO13) are subject to change by Aunt Millie's at any time. This schedule is attached to the Distribution Agreement.
Schedule C, titled "Independent Operator Special Charge Schedule," lists various fees that may be assessed. These include a Special Delivery Fee of $60 per hour, a Truck Drop Shipment Fee of $30 per hour, and a Short-Term Company Route Relief Fee of $275 per day, among others. These fees are charged when Aunt Millie's provides services that the distributor either cannot or will not provide themselves.
The fact that Aunt Millie's Bakeries can change these charges at any time means that a distributor's costs can fluctuate. It is important for a prospective franchisee to understand the conditions under which these charges are applied and how frequently they have been changed in the past to accurately forecast potential expenses.