What is the definition of 'Outlets' in the Aunt Millies Bakeries FDD?
Aunt_Millies_Bakeries Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The following definitions shall apply for the purposes of this Distribution Agreement:
OUTLETS: As referred to in §1.2, Outlets shall mean all retail stores and all restaurant and institutional accounts which purchase Products by Direct Store Delivery. Outlets shall not be deemed to include, street vendors or any Outlets or parts thereof, including concessions and vending machines therein, serviced by methods other than Direct Store Delivery, or bakery thrift stores established or operated by, or contracted with AUNT MILLIE'S or its affiliates for the primary purpose of selling damaged, stale, off code products, although such bakery thrift stores may also sell any products, fresh or otherwise, which AUNT MILLIE'S or its affiliates, in their sole discretion, deem appropriate to support that purpose.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 28–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aunt Millies Bakeries' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, 'Outlets' are defined as all retail stores and all restaurant and institutional accounts which purchase Products by Direct Store Delivery. This means that as a franchisee, your primary focus will be on supplying these types of establishments with Aunt Millie's products through a direct delivery system.
However, the definition explicitly excludes certain types of locations. Street vendors, outlets serviced by methods other than Direct Store Delivery (including concessions and vending machines), and bakery thrift stores operated by Aunt Millie's or its affiliates for selling damaged or stale products are not considered 'Outlets' for the purposes of the Distribution Agreement. This clarifies that your distribution rights do not extend to these alternative sales channels.
This definition is important for prospective franchisees as it sets the scope of their distribution rights and responsibilities. It specifies the types of customers they will be serving and the delivery method they will be using. Understanding this definition is crucial for assessing the potential market and planning the logistics of the distribution business.