Under what conditions can a Beverly Anns Cookie franchisee relocate their Fixed Location Business?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 13.14 Premises and Premises Standards. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the Franchise Agreement shall be for both the Fixed Location Business and the GRM/GRT. The site of the Fixed Location Business shall be: [insert address] (the "Premises"). Franchisee may only operate the Fixed Location Business from the Premises and may not relocate the Fixed Location Business without the written consent of Franchisor which it may withhold in its sole discretion. You may not utilize any other Premises in the operation of your Franchised Business, and the Premises must only be used for the operation of your Franchised Business and not for any other purpose.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beverly Anns Cookie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee can only relocate their Fixed Location Business with the franchisor's written consent. The franchisor has the right to withhold this consent at their sole discretion.
This stipulation is outlined in the Fixed Location Amendment to the Franchise Agreement. The document specifies that the franchisee may only operate the Fixed Location Business from the designated Premises.
This requirement ensures that Beverly Anns Cookie maintains control over the location of its franchises, which can impact brand consistency and market strategy. A prospective franchisee should consider the potential limitations this places on their operational flexibility and discuss any potential relocation scenarios with the franchisor before signing the agreement.