Does Beverly Anns Cookie receive rebates from suppliers based on franchisee purchases?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may, but are not required to, negotiate agreements with suppliers to obtain products or services for our franchisees. If we negotiate an agreement, we may arrange for you to purchase the products directly from the supplier. We may receive rebates from these suppliers based on your purchases. We may also purchase certain items from suppliers in bulk and resell them to you at our cost (including overhead and salaries), plus shipping fees and a reasonable markup, in our sole discretion.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 57–235)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beverly Anns Cookie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Beverly Anns Cookie may negotiate agreements with suppliers to obtain products or services for franchisees. If Beverly Anns Cookie negotiates such an agreement, it may arrange for franchisees to purchase products directly from the supplier.
Beverly Anns Cookie retains the right to receive rebates from these suppliers based on franchisee purchases. Alternatively, Beverly Anns Cookie may purchase items in bulk from suppliers and resell them to franchisees.
In this case, the resale price would be Beverly Ann's Cookie's cost (including overhead and salaries), plus shipping fees and a reasonable markup. This gives Beverly Anns Cookie flexibility in how it manages its supply chain and generates revenue from franchisee purchases.