What is the current annual Brand Fund Contribution fee for a Beverly Anns Cookie franchise?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
you are a transferee signing this Franchise Agreement, the date for determining your GR Vehicle Royalty Schedule will be determined from the date the initial Franchise Agreement was signed for the Franchised Business you are continuing to operate or acquired.
If you purchase Additional Equipment, you will be required to pay additional royalty fees per piece of Additional Equipment that you purchase ("AE Royalty"). The AE Royalty will depend on the type of Additional Equipment and will be the then-current rate at the time you enter into the Additional Equipment Amendment. The AE Royalty will be due for as long as you own the Additional Equipment. For this Franchise Agreement, all ref
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 57–235)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beverly Anns Cookie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay a Brand Fund Contribution. The current annual Brand Fund Contribution is $1,000. This contribution is due at the same time as royalty payments or on another date that Beverly Anns Cookie may choose, as detailed in the Brand Manual.
Beverly Anns Cookie retains the right to adjust the Brand Fund Contributions annually by up to 10% with 30 days' notice. Additionally, if a council is established, it may increase the Brand Fund Contributions at any time, provided 75% of the council members approve.
The Brand Fund is used to promote awareness of the Beverly Ann's Cookie brand and to improve the overall system. This means the money is pooled to support marketing and operational improvements that benefit all franchisees.