What is the current annual Business Management Software Fee for a Beverly Anns Cookie franchise?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We can change the software and technology that must be used by Franchised Business at any time we deem appropriate in our sole discretion, which may result in changes to the Technology Fee and/or Business Management Software Fee. An increase in third-party fees may also cause the Technology Fee and/or Business Management Software Fee to increase. You will be responsible for any increase in fees that result from any upgrades, modification, or additional software by us or by third-party vendors. We may modify the Technology Fee and/or Business Management Software Fee upon written notice to you.
You must pay our then-current technology business solutions fees to approved suppliers for certain business solutions that will support your business efficiencies. These may include phone systems, security systems, scheduling software, employee shift/task management software, inventory solution and any other solutions we may require in the Brand Manual or otherwise in writing for your Franchised Business. We reserve the right to upgrade, modify and add new systems, which may result in additional initial and ongoing expenses that you will be responsible for. You will be responsible for any increase in fees that result from any upgrades, modifications or additional systems and for any increase in fees from third-party providers. We may include these third-party fees in the Technology Fee and/or Business Management Software Fee and pay suppliers directly on our behalf.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 57–235)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beverly Anns Cookie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor can change the software and technology that franchisees must use, which may result in changes to the Business Management Software Fee. Increases in third-party fees may also cause the Business Management Software Fee to increase. The franchisee is responsible for any fee increases resulting from upgrades, modifications, or additional software implemented by Beverly Anns Cookie or third-party vendors. Beverly Anns Cookie may modify the Business Management Software Fee upon written notice.
The franchisee must pay the then-current technology business solutions fees to approved suppliers for business solutions that support business efficiencies. These solutions may include phone systems, security systems, scheduling software, employee shift/task management software, inventory solutions, and any other solutions Beverly Anns Cookie requires in the Brand Manual or in writing. Beverly Anns Cookie reserves the right to upgrade, modify, and add new systems, which may result in additional initial and ongoing expenses for the franchisee.
Beverly Anns Cookie may include third-party fees in the Technology Fee and/or Business Management Software Fee and pay suppliers directly on the franchisee's behalf. The FDD does not specify the current annual Business Management Software Fee. A prospective franchisee should inquire about the current fee and how often it has changed in recent years.