What is an example of an item that an Aunt Millies Bakeries franchisee is prohibited from selling?
Aunt_Millies_Bakeries Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The items you may distribute ("Products") mean some or all of the fresh baked bread, rolls, cakes, cookies, muffins and similar fresh baked products sold under the trademarks Aunt Millie's, Koepplinger, Sunbeam, and Hillbilly (see Item 13), depending on our judgment as to marketability of particular Products in a particular geographic sales area and our right to distribute third party products. "Products" does not include: (a) any product lines that we may acquire after you enter into the Distribution Agreement; (b) products distributed by us under any trademarks other than those listed in Item 13; (c) products having a market shelf life of 60 days or more; (d) products intended to be sold as frozen or refrigerated; (e) products damaged, stale or off code products; (f) products sold through bakery owned or operated thrift store outlets; or (g) unbranded products.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD page 32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Aunt Millies Bakeries FDD, franchisees are restricted from distributing certain products. Specifically, an Aunt Millie's franchisee cannot sell products with a market shelf life of 60 days or more.
This restriction ensures that franchisees focus on distributing fresh baked goods, which aligns with the Aunt Millie's brand identity. It also means franchisees must manage their inventory carefully to avoid losses from products exceeding their shelf life.
Additionally, franchisees are prohibited from selling products intended to be sold as frozen or refrigerated, as well as damaged, stale, or off-code products. They also cannot sell products through bakery-owned or operated thrift store outlets or unbranded products. These limitations are designed to maintain the quality and consistency of the Aunt Millie's brand and product offerings.