According to Beverly Anns Cookie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the timing of signing the State Addendum depends on whether the franchisee's state requires modifications to the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), Franchise Agreement, and other related documents.

If the franchisee's state has laws governing the franchise relationship and necessitates changes to these documents, Beverly Anns Cookie requires the franchisee to sign the State Addendum along with the Franchise Agreement and any Supplemental Agreements. The State Addendum modifies the agreements to comply with the specific state's laws and its terms will override any inconsistent provisions in the FDD, Franchise Agreement, or Supplemental Documents.

The State Addendum applies specifically to franchisees in California, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Therefore, if a prospective Beverly Anns Cookie franchisee is opening a franchise in one of these states, they should expect to sign the State Addendum at the same time as the Franchise Agreement and any Supplemental Agreements.