Under what conditions can Brueggers Bagels change the rules of the catering and take-out program?
Brueggers_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
As part of our catering and take out program, you must use our designated vendor for online ordering which includes a use of our designated vendor's
software online ordering platform. We have the right, in our sole discretion, to change to a different catering and take out vendor at any time.
- 8.13.2. We can change the rules of the catering and take out program and/or define service areas and solicitation restrictions for catering that differ from the Protected Area.
Upon receipt of notice from us of a change in the service area, you must stop providing catering services outside of the newly-defined area and turn over all customer information that you have acquired relating to that area.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 61)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brueggers Bagels's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Brueggers Bagels has the right to change the rules of the catering and take-out program and/or define service areas and solicitation restrictions for catering that differ from the Protected Area. This change can be made at Brueggers Bagels's sole discretion.
This means that Brueggers Bagels franchisees must adhere to any changes Brueggers Bagels makes to the catering and take-out program, even if those changes impact the franchisee's service area or solicitation abilities. Upon receiving notice of a change in the service area, the franchisee must stop providing catering services outside the newly defined area and turn over all customer information acquired relating to that area.
This clause gives Brueggers Bagels significant control over the catering and take-out aspects of the franchise. A prospective franchisee should consider the potential impact of these changes on their business and customer relationships. It is important to stay informed of any updates or modifications to the program to ensure compliance and avoid potential conflicts.