Is approval from Beverly Anns Cookie required to appoint a designated manager?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Under certain circumstances, after the first 60 days of operation, we may allow you to appoint a designated manager ("Designated Manager") who has been approved by us, to run the day-to-day operations of the Beverly Ann's Business. The Designated Manager must successfully complete our Beverly Ann's Culinary Class training program (See Item 11). The Designated Manager need not have an ownership interest in the Beverly Ann's Business. If you replace a Designated Manager for any reason, the new Designated Manager must satisfactorily complete our Beverly Ann's Culinary Class training program at your own expense.
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS (FDD pages 48–49)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beverly Anns Cookie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, after the initial 60 days of operation, a franchisee may be allowed to appoint a designated manager to oversee the daily operations of the Beverly Ann's Business. However, this appointment is contingent upon Beverly Ann's Cookie's approval.
The designated manager is not required to have an ownership stake in the Beverly Ann's Cookie business. To be eligible, the designated manager must successfully complete the Beverly Ann's Culinary Class training program.
If a franchisee decides to replace a designated manager, the new appointee must also satisfactorily complete the Beverly Ann's Culinary Class training program, and the franchisee will bear the cost of this training. This requirement ensures that all managers, regardless of when they are appointed, meet Beverly Ann's Cookie's standards and are adequately trained to maintain the quality and consistency of the brand.