What happens if Beverly Anns Cookie no longer maintains a franchise program?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Within six months after we receive your notice of intent to renew the Franchise Agreement of our decision to: (a) grant you a Successor Franchise Agreement; (b) grant you a Successor Franchise Agreement on the condition you correct existing deficiencies of the Franchised Business or in your operation of the Franchised Business; (c) not grant you a Successor Franchise Agreement based on our determination you or your Owners have not fully complied with this Franchise Agreement during its Term or were not in full compliance with this Franchise Agreement and all System sstandards on the date you gave us written notice of your election to enter into a Successor Franchise Agreement; or (d) not grant you a Successor Franchise Agreement because we no longer maintain a franchise program for Beverly Ann's Cookie Truck franchises. If applicable, our notice will: describe the remodeling, expansion, improvements, and/or modifications required to bring your Franchised Business, the GR Vehicle (and any Additional Equipment) into compliance with Beverly Ann's Cookie Truck franchised businesses, and state the actions you must take to correct operating deficiencies and the time in which you must correct these deficiencies.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 57–235)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beverly Anns Cookie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if Beverly Ann's Cookie decides to discontinue its franchise program for Beverly Ann's Cookie Truck franchises, it will notify franchisees within six months after receiving their notice of intent to renew their Franchise Agreement. The notification will inform the franchisee that a Successor Franchise Agreement will not be granted because Beverly Ann's Cookie no longer maintains a franchise program for Beverly Ann's Cookie Truck franchises.
This decision by Beverly Anns Cookie would have significant implications for franchisees nearing the end of their franchise term. Instead of being able to renew their agreement and continue operating under the Beverly Anns Cookie brand, they would be forced to cease operations as a franchisee. This could involve rebranding their truck, finding a new business model, or closing down entirely, leading to potential financial losses.
It is important for prospective franchisees to understand that the continuation of the franchise program is not guaranteed. While Beverly Anns Cookie may currently be committed to franchising, business conditions and strategic priorities can change. Therefore, franchisees should consider the potential risks associated with the possibility that the franchise program could be discontinued during their term or at the time of renewal.