Is a Beverly Anns Cookie franchisee entitled to a refund on any Additional Equipment Royalty paid?

According to the 2025 Beverly Anns Cookie Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is not entitled to a refund on any Additional Equipment Royalty paid. However, a franchisee will be excused from paying further Additional Equipment Royalties if they no longer own the Additional Equipment. To stop paying the royalty, the franchisee must present evidence to Beverly Anns Cookie, as required by Beverly Anns Cookie in its sole discretion, that they no longer own the Additional Equipment.

This means that while franchisees must continue paying royalties on additional equipment as long as they own it, they cannot get a refund of royalties already paid if they later dispose of the equipment. This policy is clearly outlined in the franchise agreement to avoid any ambiguity.

It is important for prospective Beverly Anns Cookie franchisees to consider this policy when deciding whether to purchase additional equipment. They should carefully evaluate the potential benefits of the equipment against the ongoing royalty obligations, understanding that these royalties are non-refundable even if the equipment is no longer in use.