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How does Bang Cookies designate and communicate approved and designated suppliers for the Franchised Business, and what modifications can the Franchisor make to these suppliers?

Bang_Cookies Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

and brand standards related to the promotion of the Franchised Business;

  • (6) Approving or disapproving of Franchisee requests related to marketing materials and Digital Media that may be used to market the Franchised Business; and
  • (7) Establishing and communicating System standards and requirements in the form of the operations manual and, as Franchisor, in Franchisor's sole discretion.

4.C. OPERATIONS MANUAL

Franchisor shall Franchisee with access to the operations manual. The operations manual contains, as designated and determined by Franchisor, mandatory and, as applicable, suggested specifications, standards and operating procedures that Franchisor prescribes for Bang Cookies Shops. Franchisee shall operate the Franchised Business in strict accordance with the standards, specifications, and requirements set forth in the operations manual as, such standards, specifications, and requirements including, but not limited to, the Approved Services and Products, System Supplies, and, authorized and designated suppliers, as of the Effective Date of this Agreement, and, as they may be supplemented, modified, changed, and/or replaced in the future and, from time to time, by Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment. Franchisee shall keep and maintain the confidentiality of the operations manual and, shall keep and maintain all files, data and information contained in the operations manual in a secure location and/or in a protected confidential state and, as otherwise directed by Franchisor. The master copy and official version of the operations manual is and shall be the copy and/or version maintained and designated by Franchisor in Franchisor's ordinary course of business.

Franchisor shall provide Franchisee with reasonable notice of modifications and changes made to the operations manual and, such notice may take form of electronic communications including emails and, if the operations manual is maintained on an online web based platform, notifications within said platform. Franchisor shall provide Franchisee with a reasonable period of time, as determined by Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment, to implement change and modifications to the as set forth in the operations manual. Without limitation to the foregoing, Franchisee may only offer and sell the Approved Services and Products and utilize the System Supplies as designated by Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment, in the operations manual and, in accordance with the terms, specifications and requirements set forth in the operations manual and as Franchisor may supplement and modify the operations manual from time to time or, as Franchisor may otherwise designate in writing.

ARTICLE 5 FEES

5.A. INITIAL FRANCHISE FEE

Upon execution of this Agreement Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor a non-recurring initial franchisee fee (the "Initial Franchise Fee") of $55,000. The Initial Franchise Fee is fully earned by Franchisor upon execution of this Agreement and is not refundable.

5.B. ROYALTY FEES

Throughout the Term of this Agreement, Franchisee shall pay to Franchisor a continuing weekly nonrefundable royalty fee (the "Royalty Fee") in an amount equal to 6% (the "Royalty Rate") of Franchisee's weekly Gross Sales.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 56–245)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to Bang Cookies's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the brand designates approved and mandatory suppliers, along with product specifications and operating procedures, within its operations manual. Franchisees are obligated to adhere strictly to these standards, specifications, and requirements as outlined in the manual, including those pertaining to approved services, products, system supplies, and authorized suppliers. These standards are effective from the date of the franchise agreement and may be supplemented, modified, changed, or replaced by Bang Cookies in the future, based on their reasonable business judgment. The franchisee is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality and security of the operations manual.

Bang Cookies communicates any modifications or changes to the operations manual to franchisees, providing reasonable notice. This notice may be delivered through electronic communications, such as emails, or via notifications on an online web-based platform where the operations manual is maintained. Bang Cookies also allows a reasonable period for franchisees to implement these changes, as determined by Bang Cookies. Franchisees are restricted to offering and selling only the approved services and products and using the system supplies designated by Bang Cookies in the operations manual, unless otherwise specified in writing by Bang Cookies.

In the construction and operation of the franchised business, franchisees must exclusively use construction and decorating materials, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and signs that Bang Cookies has approved or designated in the operations manual. These items must meet Bang Cookies's standards for appearance, function, and performance. Franchisees are only allowed to purchase these approved or designated items from suppliers that Bang Cookies has approved, which may include Bang Cookies itself or its affiliates. This ensures uniformity and quality control across all Bang Cookies locations.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 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.