What data can Big Apple Bagels obtain from franchisees to gather sales trend data?
Big_Apple_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
hisor and shall be signed and verified by Franchisee. The reference to "register tapes" or "tapes" in any provisions of this Franchise Agreement applies only to BAGELS Stores that were not required to update to the current POS System, which generates reports by means other than a register tape. Franchisee agrees that his POS System will be polled by Franchisor to verify Gross Revenues. Franchisor may access Franchisee's POS System by electronic means, including remote access, modem, the cloud, or any other Internet-based technology available to Franchisor, without Franchisee's knowledge or consent. Franchisor reserves the right to download sales, other data and communications from Franchisee's POS System. Franchisor shall also have the right to obtain other sales data, in order to gather sales trend data, product mix information, or any other purpose Franchisor in its sole discretion deems appropriate. Franchisee must afford Franchisor unimpeded access to Franchisee's POS System as Franchisor may request, in the manner, form, and at the times requested by Franchisor. Franchisor (and its accountant and/or other designee) shall have the right to make extracts from the copies of all such documents and information.
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Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 86–87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big Apple Bagels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company has several avenues for gathering sales data from its franchisees. Big Apple Bagels can poll the franchisee's Point of Sale (POS) system to verify gross revenues. They can also access the POS system directly through electronic means like remote access or cloud technology, without needing the franchisee's explicit consent. This allows them to download sales and other data.
In addition to direct POS access, Big Apple Bagels reserves the right to obtain other sales data to gather sales trend data and product mix information, or for any other purpose they deem appropriate. Franchisees are obligated to provide unimpeded access to their POS systems as requested by Big Apple Bagels.
Furthermore, franchisees are required to provide the identity and contact information of their accountant to Big Apple Bagels. The franchisee also consents to and authorizes their accountant to furnish Big Apple Bagels with copies of financial records, sales information, financial reports, or any other data related to the franchisee's business upon written request. This multi-faceted approach ensures that Big Apple Bagels has access to a comprehensive set of data for analyzing sales trends and managing the franchise system effectively.