What is the franchisee required to do regarding the Premises and Premises Standards for Beverly Anns Cookie?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
new Section 13.14 is hereby appended to the Franchise Agreement which is hereby amended to include the following in connection with the Fixed Location Business:
- 13.14 Premises and Premises Standards. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Franchise Agreement shall be for both the Fixed Location Business and the GRM/GRT. The site of the Fixed Location Business shall be: [insert address] (the "Premises"). Franchisee may only operate the Fixed Location Business from the Premises and may not relocate the Fixed Location Business without the written consent of Franchisor which it may withhold in its sole discretion. You may not utilize any other Premises in the operation of your Franchised Business, and the Premises must only be used for the operation of your Franchised Business and not for any other purpose.
You agree to comply with all applicable zoning, land use, and other legal requirements, as well as obtain all necessary permits, licenses, and approvals required to operate from a fixed location at your sole expense. You must operate your Fixed Location Business in accordance with any fixed location policies,
procedures, and standards set forth in our Brand Manual. Although fixed location businesses may follow a consistent theme, you acknowledge and agree that the details for your Fixed Location Business may differ, often based upon local requirements and you agree that your Fixed Location Business may not be identical to those of other franchisees. If modifications to the Premises are necessary to comply with applicable local laws and/or ordinances, you may be required to pay a fee to us or our affiliate for the costs and expenses in making the necessary modifications to the Premises. You will also be required to purchase an initial inventory of Beverly Ann's Cookies equipment, uniforms, and supplies from us or our affiliates when you lease or purchase the Premises. These payments are non-refundable.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beverly Anns Cookie Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees operating a Fixed Location Business must adhere to specific requirements regarding the premises. Franchisees are responsible for complying with all applicable zoning, land use, and other legal requirements, including obtaining necessary permits, licenses, and approvals to operate from a fixed location. These obligations are at the franchisee's sole expense. The franchisee must operate their Fixed Location Business according to the policies, procedures, and standards outlined in Beverly Ann's Cookie's Brand Manual.
While fixed location businesses should maintain a consistent theme, the FDD states that the specific details of each location may vary based on local requirements. Franchisees acknowledge that their Fixed Location Business may not be identical to other franchisees' locations. If modifications to the premises are necessary to comply with local laws or ordinances, the franchisee may be required to pay a fee to Beverly Anns Cookie or its affiliate to cover the costs of these modifications.
Furthermore, when leasing or purchasing the premises, franchisees are required to purchase an initial inventory of Beverly Ann's Cookies equipment, uniforms, and supplies from the franchisor or its affiliates. These payments are non-refundable. The franchisee may only operate the Fixed Location Business from the specified Premises and may not relocate without the franchisor's written consent, which can be withheld at their discretion. The Premises must be used solely for the operation of the Franchised Business and not for any other purpose.