What form of gift cards must Burneys Sweets More franchisees use?
Burneys_Sweets_More Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee shall sell or otherwise issue gift cards or certificates (together "Gift Cards") that have been prepared utilizing the standard form of Gift Card provided or designated by Franchisor and only in the manner specified by Franchisor in the Brand Standards Manual or otherwise in writing. Franchisee shall fully honor all Gift Cards that are in the form provided or approved by Franchisor regardless of whether a Gift Card was issued by Franchisor via its website, Franchisee or another franchisee. Franchisee shall sell, issue, and redeem (without any offset against any Royalties) Gift Cards in accordance with procedures and policies specified by Franchisor in the Brand Standards Manual or otherwise in writing, including those relating to procedures by which Franchisee shall request reimbursement for Gift Cards issued by other franchisees and for making timely payment to Franchisor, other operators of franchises, or a thirdparty service provider for Gift Cards issued by Franchisee that are honored by Franchisor or other franchisees.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Burneys Sweets More FDD, franchisees are required to use a specific form of gift card. Burneys Sweets More franchisees must sell or issue gift cards that are prepared utilizing the standard form of Gift Card provided or designated by Burneys Sweets More. These gift cards must be used only in the manner specified by Burneys Sweets More in the Brand Standards Manual or in writing.
Burneys Sweets More franchisees are obligated to honor all gift cards that adhere to the form provided or approved by Burneys Sweets More, regardless of whether the gift card was issued through Burneys Sweets More's website, by the franchisee themselves, or by another franchisee. This means franchisees must accept these gift cards as payment, fostering a unified brand experience for customers.
Franchisees are required to sell, issue, and redeem gift cards according to the procedures and policies outlined by Burneys Sweets More in the Brand Standards Manual or in writing. This includes following specific procedures for requesting reimbursement for gift cards issued by other franchisees and making timely payments to Burneys Sweets More, other franchise operators, or a third-party service provider for gift cards issued by the franchisee but honored elsewhere. This ensures proper financial tracking and accountability within the Burneys Sweets More franchise system.