What items in the Aunt Millies Bakeries Franchise Disclosure Document relate to fees?
Aunt_Millies_Bakeries Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| $36,988 to $186,494 | | | |1 The amount of the initial franchise fee will be determined by us and will depend on the historical sales volume for the Sales Area covered by the franchise.
2 We will offer you the use of a hand-held computer system, compatible with our system. The weekly use rate for the hand-held computer system, including maintenance, is currently $30. In addition, we charge you $5 a week for printer paper and ribbons that are compatible with the hand-held computer. This fee is not refundable.
3 We will charge you sales and use taxes on the computer use and computer supplies. The amount of taxes will vary by state. We estimate they will be between $2 and $3 per week.
- 4 If you do not currently own a delivery vehicle that is adequate to service the Sales Area with the Products, you must purchase or lease a delivery truck from a third party. The low estimate assumes you lease a vehicle. The high estimate assumes you purchase a new vehicle.
- 5 You have the option of financing 90% of the initial Franchise Fee (see Item 10 of this Franchise Disclosure Document). If you elect to obtain financing from First Capital Acceptance Corp., ("Lender" or "First Capital"), you must pay a Loan Fee equal to $350 plus 1/2% of the loan amount. The Loan Fee may be financed; see Item 10.
- 6 You have the option of financing the remaining 10% of the initial Franchise Fee from Distribution Services of America, Inc. ("DSA"), which is not affiliated with Aunt Millie's Bakeries (see Item 10 of this Franchise Disclosure Document). If you finance with DSA, you must pay DSA a loan origination fee of $400. The loan origination fee may be financed; see Item 10.
- 7 The range shown is for 1 week's worth of Products (inventory). You will purchase Products from us in quantities to meet the requirements of the Outlets in your Sales Area. You will pick up the Products on a daily basis for daily delivery (Wednesdays and Sundays possibly excepted). You will pay us for the Products on a weekly basis. We anticipate, but do not guarantee, that your receipts from the Outlets to whom you deliver Products will exceed the price of the Products you purchase from us. That way, you should not have to infuse any of your own funds into your business in order to purchase the Products.
- 8 Vehicle maintenance includes oil, grease, tires and other routine maintenance.
Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 19–20)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aunt Millies Bakeries's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, several fees are associated with becoming a franchisee. The initial franchise fee is determined by Aunt Millie's Bakeries based on the historical sales volume of the sales area. Franchisees will also incur weekly fees for the use of a hand-held computer system ($30) and for printer paper and ribbons ($5). Sales and use taxes on the computer use and supplies are estimated to be between $2 and $3 per week, varying by state.
Additionally, if a franchisee obtains financing from First Capital Acceptance Corp., a loan fee of $350 plus 1/2% of the loan amount is required. Similarly, financing through Distribution Services of America, Inc. (DSA) incurs a loan origination fee of $400. These loan fees can be financed.
Other potential fees include late charges from First Capital, which amount to 5% of the overdue monthly payment if the full amount is not received within 15 calendar days of the due date. The document also mentions the cost of products (inventory) purchased weekly from Aunt Millie's Bakeries, as well as the cost of comprehensive general liability, automobile liability, and product liability insurance. The estimated quarterly premium for insurance is listed, but the actual costs may vary. All fees are uniformly imposed by and are payable to Aunt Millie's Bakeries and are nonrefundable.