Must a transferee of a Beverly Anns Cookie franchise obtain all required licenses and permits?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must open your Franchised Business to the public within three months of the Effective Date. You may not open your Franchised Business before: (i) all required attendees have successfully completed Initial Training (defined below); (ii) you purchase all required insurance and provide us with all required insurance certificates; (iii) you obtain all required licenses, permits and other governmental approvals required to establish, open and operate the Franchised Business; (iv) you pay all initial fees owed to us; and (v) you receive our written approval.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 57–235)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beverly Anns Cookie Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must obtain all required licenses, permits, and other governmental approvals to establish, open, and operate the Franchised Business. This requirement is part of the conditions that must be met before opening the franchise.
Specifically, the FDD states that a franchisee cannot open their Beverly Anns Cookie business until they obtain all required licenses, permits, and other governmental approvals. This ensures that the business operates in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
While the FDD excerpt focuses on the initial opening requirements, it does not explicitly state whether a transferee (someone who is buying an existing franchise) must also obtain all required licenses and permits. However, it is standard practice in franchising that any new owner or operator of a business must ensure they have all the necessary legal permissions to operate. A prospective franchisee should confirm with Beverly Anns Cookie whether a transferee is required to obtain all new licenses and permits or if existing ones can be transferred.