Under what condition can Beverly Anns Cookie deny approval to alter Company Documents?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 3.1.2 Company Documents. At our request, you will furnish copies of all documents and contracts governing the rights and obligations of your Owners (such as, Articles of Incorporation or Organization and partnership, operating or shareholder agreements or similar documents, the "Company Documents"). You will not alter, change, or amend your Company Documents, without obtaining our prior written approval, which approval we will not unreasonably deny or withhold, and will grant if such changes will not prevent you from performing your obligations under this Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 57–235)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beverly Anns Cookie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must obtain prior written approval from Beverly Anns Cookie before altering, changing, or amending their Company Documents. However, Beverly Anns Cookie will not unreasonably deny or withhold such approval.
Beverly Anns Cookie can deny approval if the changes will prevent the franchisee from performing their obligations under the Franchise Agreement. This means that if the proposed alterations to the Company Documents would hinder the franchisee's ability to meet the requirements and responsibilities outlined in the Franchise Agreement, Beverly Anns Cookie has the right to deny the request.
This provision protects Beverly Anns Cookie's interests by ensuring that franchisees maintain the legal and organizational structure necessary to fulfill their contractual obligations. It also provides a safeguard for franchisees, as Beverly Anns Cookie cannot arbitrarily deny approval for changes that do not impact their ability to operate the franchise according to the agreement.