What is the Non-Compliance Fee for the first violation 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 for the first violation is $1,000. This fee is incurred if a franchisee fails to follow the System Standards, use approved suppliers or products, comply with the Franchise Agreement, or follow the Brand Manual.
If the violation is not corrected within 30 days, an additional fee of $5,000 is assessed. Furthermore, a second violation also incurs a $5,000 fee. These fees are in addition to any other remedies available to Beverly Anns Cookie under the Franchise Agreement.
It's important to note that if a Beverly Anns Cookie franchisee commits three or more violations in a single year, Beverly Anns Cookie has the right to terminate the Franchise Agreement. This highlights the importance of adhering to the franchisor's standards and guidelines to avoid financial penalties and potential termination of the franchise agreement.