Under what conditions can Beverly Anns Cookie reduce or suspend the Brand Fund Contribution?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may, upon 30 days' prior written notice to you, reduce or suspend Brand Fund Contribution and operations for one or more periods of any length and terminate and/or reinstate the Brand Fund. We will spend all amounts before any termination of the Brand Fund.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 57–235)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beverly Anns Cookie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Beverly Ann's Cookie reserves the right to reduce or suspend the Brand Fund Contribution. This reduction or suspension can occur for one or more periods of any length.
Beverly Anns Cookie must provide franchisees with 30 days' prior written notice before reducing or suspending the Brand Fund Contribution. Additionally, Beverly Anns Cookie has the right to terminate and/or reinstate the Brand Fund at its discretion.
Beverly Anns Cookie is obligated to spend all amounts in the Brand Fund before any termination of the Brand Fund. This provides some assurance that contributions already made will be used for their intended purpose of promoting the Beverly Ann's Cookie brand and improving the system.