Can Bang Cookies modify the Manuals, and if so, under what conditions?
Bang_Cookies Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
We will provide you with access to our confidential and proprietary Manuals. You must operate the Franchised Business in accordance with the Manuals and all applicable laws, rules and regulations. At all times, we reserve the right to supplement, modify and update the Manuals. (Franchise Agreement, Article 4.C.). As of the Issuance Date of this Disclosure Document, the Manual consists of 182 and the table of contents to the operations manual is attached as Exhibit C to this Disclosure Document
(Franchise Agreement, Article 4). The major subjects contained in the operations manual consists of establishing, developing, marketing and operating the Franchised Business;
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 29–36)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Bang Cookies's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bang Cookies reserves the right to supplement, modify, and update its Manuals. Franchisees must operate their Bang Cookies business in accordance with these Manuals, as well as all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
The Manuals contain confidential and proprietary information. As of the issuance date of the 2024 Disclosure Document, the Manual consists of 182 pages, and the table of contents is attached as Exhibit C. The major subjects covered in the operations manual include establishing, developing, marketing, and operating the franchised business.
This means that Bang Cookies franchisees must stay informed of any changes to the Manuals and adapt their business practices accordingly. While this allows Bang Cookies to maintain consistency and standards across all franchise locations, it also places a responsibility on franchisees to remain compliant with the most current guidelines. Franchisees should regularly review updates to the Manuals and seek clarification from Bang Cookies on any points that are unclear.