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Under what agreement, other than the Distribution Agreement, might an Aunt Millies Bakeries franchisee have maintenance, appearance, and remodeling requirements?
Aunt_Millies_Bakeries Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Obligation | Section in Distribution Agreement or Other Agreement | Item in Franchise Disclosure Document | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a. | Site selection and acquisition/lease | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| b. | Pre-opening purchases/leases | Bill of Sale (Exhibit D); Computer Equipment Use Agreement (Exhibit G) | Item 7 |
| c. | Site development and other Pre-opening requirements | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| d. | Initial and ongoing training | Not Applicable | Item 11 |
| e. | Opening | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| f. | Fees | Bill of Sale (Exhibit D); Distribution Agreement (Exhibit C), §7.5 | Items 5 and 6 |
| g. | Compliance with Standards and Policies/Operating Manual | No Requirements. There are off code return and invoice receivable purchase policies, see Distribution Agreement §§3.2, 3.4, 3.6 | Not Applicable |
| h. | Trademarks and proprietary information | Distribution Agreement §§10.1, 10.2, 10.3, 10.5 | Items 13 and 14 |
| i. | Restrictions on products/services offered | Distribution Agreement §§3.2, 4.1 | Items 8 and 16 |
| j. | Warranty and customer service Requirements | None (other than the required prompt removal of any stale products, see Distribution Agreement §4.1) | Not Applicable |
| k. | Territorial development and sales quotas | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| l. | Ongoing product/service purchases | Distribution Agreement §3.2 | Item 8 |
| m. | Maintenance, appearance and remodeling requirements | None [other than pursuant to the optional Advertising Agreement (Exhibit E)] | Not Applicable |
| Obligation | Section in Distribution Agreement or Other Agreement | Item in Franchise Disclosure Document | |
| n. | Insurance | First Capital Security Agreement §3.f (Exhibit B); Aunt Millie’s Bakeries Security Agreement §2(d) |
Source: Item 9 — FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS (FDD pages 19–20)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Aunt Millies Bakeries' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees typically do not have maintenance, appearance, or remodeling requirements. However, there is an exception.
Specifically, the FDD indicates that these requirements may arise pursuant to the optional Advertising Agreement. This agreement is listed as Exhibit E in the FDD.
Therefore, while the standard Distribution Agreement does not impose such obligations, an Aunt Millie's Bakeries franchisee who chooses to enter into the optional Advertising Agreement may be subject to maintenance, appearance, and remodeling standards as part of that separate agreement.
Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only.
It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.