When is the Non-Compliance Fee due for a Beverly Anns Cookie franchisee?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Type of Fee(1) | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misappropriated Brand Manual Fee(7) | Will vary under the circumstances | On demand | Our "Brand Manual" contains valuable intellectual property and trade secrets. Each franchisee will get one copy of the Brand Manual. If you lose, give away, make unauthorized copies, fail to return or otherwise misappropriate all or some of the Brand Manual, you must pay us liquidated damages according to the formula listed in Note 6 to offset the damages that we will incur as a result of this misappropriation. |
| Non-Compliance Fee | $1,000 for the first violation; $5,000 if violation is not corrected within 30 days; |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 15–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beverly Anns Cookie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Non-Compliance Fee is due 'As incurred.' This fee is $1,000 for the first violation. If the violation is not corrected within 30 days, the fee increases to $5,000. A second violation also incurs a $5,000 fee.
This fee is assessed if a Beverly Anns Cookie franchisee fails to follow the System Standards, use approved suppliers or products, comply with the Franchise Agreement, or follow the Brand Manual. It's important to note that this fee is in addition to any other remedies Beverly Anns Cookie has available under the Franchise Agreement.
Prospective franchisees should be aware that committing three or more violations in a single year may result in the termination of their Franchise Agreement. This highlights the importance of adhering to Beverly Anns Cookie's standards and guidelines to avoid these fees and potential termination.