What is the required action if a Beverly Anns Cookie franchisee changes their name?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
EXHIBIT H-1
BEVERLY ANN'S COOKIES FRANCHISE
SAMPLE WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS
This Waiver and Release of Claims ("Release") is made as of 7/17/2025 by and among [Entity Name], d/b/a ["dba name"], a(n) [state] [entity name] ("Franchisee"), each of the undersigned individuals holding an ownership interest in Franchisee ("Owner(s),") and (collectively with Franchisee, "Releasors") Mobile Cookie Company, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Franchisor," and together with Releasors, each, a "Party" and together, the "Parties").
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
I am unable to provide information about the required actions a Beverly Anns Cookie franchisee needs to take when changing their name, based on the provided 2025 FDD excerpts. While Exhibit H-1 includes a sample waiver and release of claims that references a franchisee's 'dba name', it does not detail the specific steps or requirements for a franchisee to legally change their business name or 'doing business as' name. The document does not explicitly outline the process, necessary approvals, or potential fees associated with such a change.
To fully understand the process, a prospective Beverly Anns Cookie franchisee should inquire directly with the franchisor about the specific procedures and requirements for changing a business name. This includes understanding any required documentation, approval processes, associated costs, and potential impact on the franchise agreement.
It would also be prudent to ask about any restrictions on name changes and how a name change might affect branding, marketing, and legal compliance for the franchise location.