When are Default Damages due to Burneys Sweets More?
Burneys_Sweets_More Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Name of Fee1 | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refurbishing Reimbursement | Our costs and expenses plus 15%. | Upon demand | If we must undertake any refurbishing work on your behalf, you will pay us our costs and expenses and an administrative fee of 15% for the total aggregate amount incurred by us. Additional interest will apply to any late payment of reimbursement. |
| Customer Complaint Fee | Our costs and expenses. | Upon demand. | If a customer complains to us and you fail to satisfactorily remedy the complaint, you will pay us our costs to respond to the complaint. |
| Default Damages | Damages, costs, losses, and expenses, | As incurred. | You must promptly reimburse us for any damages, costs, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, we incur as a result of any default under the Franchise Agreement. |
| Liquidated damages | An amount equal to royalty fees and marketing fund contributions for the lesser of (i) 2 years or (ii) the remaining weeks of the franchise term. | On demand | Payable if we terminate your franchise agreement because of your default, or if you terminate the franchise agreement without the right to do so. |
| Transfer Damages | 15% of the price paid by the transferee or $25,000, whichever is greater. | Within 15 days of our demand. | Due only if you breach your transfer obligations to us. These are liquidated damages and not a penalty. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 11–17)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Burneys Sweets More's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Default Damages are due to Burneys Sweets More as incurred. These damages include any costs, losses, and expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees, that Burneys Sweets More incurs as a result of any default under the Franchise Agreement.
This means that if a Burneys Sweets More franchisee violates the terms of the Franchise Agreement, they will be responsible for reimbursing Burneys Sweets More for any financial losses or expenses the company incurs as a result of the franchisee's default. This could include legal fees, costs associated with investigating the breach, or any other damages suffered by Burneys Sweets More.
It is important for prospective Burneys Sweets More franchisees to carefully review the Franchise Agreement and understand what constitutes a default. Franchisees should also be aware of the potential financial consequences of defaulting on the agreement, as they will be responsible for covering Burneys Sweets More's associated costs and expenses.