Does the definition of 'Competitive Business' for Bang Cookies include businesses that offer cakes?

According to Bang Cookies' 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a 'Competitive Business' is defined to include businesses that offer cakes. Specifically, the FDD states that a 'Competitive Business' includes any shop that is the same as or similar to a Bang Cookies shop, including any business, bakery, or shop that offers, sells, or provides cookies, brownies, and/or cakes.

This definition is important for prospective franchisees because it outlines the types of businesses that Bang Cookies would consider competitive, which could impact where a franchisee is allowed to set up their location. It also may affect the franchisee's ability to engage in other business ventures during the term of their franchise agreement.

Therefore, franchisees should be aware that operating or having an interest in a business that offers cookies, brownies, or cakes, even if it's not directly branded as a cookie shop, could be viewed as a conflict of interest under the terms of the Bang Cookies franchise agreement.