Does Aunt Millies Bakeries require me to have an office or business location within my Sales Area?

According to Aunt Millies Bakeries's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are not required to have an office or business location within or outside their designated sales area. The only requirement is that franchisees maintain an address for correspondence with Aunt Millies Bakeries. This provides flexibility for franchisees, as they are not obligated to invest in or maintain a physical office space.

This policy contrasts with some franchise systems that mandate a physical storefront or office within the territory. The absence of this requirement reduces the initial investment and ongoing overhead costs for an Aunt Millies Bakeries franchisee. Instead of focusing on maintaining a physical location, franchisees can concentrate on managing their distribution and sales operations within their assigned Sales Area.

However, it is important to note that Aunt Millies Bakeries designates the Sales Area and identifies it in the Distribution Agreement. If the franchisee and Aunt Millies Bakeries cannot agree on a Sales Area, a Distribution Agreement will not be entered into. The Sales Area is determined based on the need to ensure sufficient coverage of Outlets, considering factors such as the number of Outlets and the geographic size to ensure feasible delivery of products.