Can Burneys Sweets More amend or improve the system's characteristics?
Burneys_Sweets_More Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- B. The distinguishing characteristics of the System include the name "BURNEY'S SWEETS & MORE," special recipes and menu items, including proprietary methods of preparation, and enhancing bakery products, unique interior and exterior building design and appearance and consistency, and uniformity of products and services, all of which may be improved, amended and further developed by Franchisor from time to time.
- C. Franchisor identifies its goods and services with certain service marks, trade names and trademarks, including, but not limited to, the "BURNEY'S SWEETS & MORE" trademark, as well as certain other trademarks, service marks, slogans, logos and emblems which have been and which may hereafter be designated by Franchisor for use in connection with the System (the "Marks").
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Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Burneys Sweets More's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement states that Burneys Sweets More has the right to improve, amend, and further develop the distinguishing characteristics of its system from time to time. These characteristics include the Burneys Sweets More name, special recipes and menu items, proprietary preparation methods, bakery product enhancements, unique interior and exterior building design, and consistency and uniformity of products and services.
This means that Burneys Sweets More retains control over the brand's standards and offerings and can make changes they deem necessary for the system's benefit. For a franchisee, this implies that they must adapt to any changes Burneys Sweets More implements, which could include new menu items, store designs, or operational procedures. While this ensures brand consistency across all locations, it also means franchisees have limited autonomy in deviating from the established system.
Furthermore, Burneys Sweets More has the right to change, revise, or substitute different marks for use in identifying the System, the Shop, and the products sold or offered for sale through the Shop, if Burneys Sweets More, in its sole discretion, determines that change, revision, or substitution of different Marks will be beneficial to the System. The franchisee is responsible for complying with these changes and bearing the associated expenses. This could involve updating signage, marketing materials, and other branded items to reflect the new marks. Franchisees do not receive compensation for these changes.