During what hours can Burneys Sweets More conduct an inspection of a Burneys Sweets More shop?
Burneys_Sweets_More Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
3 and 2022
| (vi) Inspection. Franchisor, through its employees and/or any agents designated | |
|---|---|
| by Franchisor from time to time, may at any time during business hours, and without prior | |
| notice to Franchisee enter upon and inspect the Shop and examine Franchisee’s Computer | |
| Systems, databases, business records and other supporting records and documents in order | |
| to verify compliance with its Data Protection and Security Policies, and Privacy Laws. Any | |
| such inspection shall be made at Franchisor’s expense, provided that if such inspection is | |
| necessitated by Franchisee’s repeated or continuing failure to comply with the Data | |
| Protection and Security Policies, Privacy Laws, this Agreement, Franchisor may charge | |
| Franchisee for the costs of making such inspection, including without limitation, travel | |
| expenses, room and board, and compensation of Franchisor’s employees and/or agents. |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 50–199)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Burneys Sweets More's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor, through its employees or designated agents, has the right to inspect a Burneys Sweets More shop at any time during business hours. This inspection can occur without prior notice to the franchisee.
The scope of the inspection includes entering the shop and examining the franchisee's computer systems, databases, business records, and other supporting documents. The purpose of this inspection is to verify compliance with Burneys Sweets More's Data Protection and Security Policies and Privacy Laws.
Generally, Burneys Sweets More will bear the expense of these inspections. However, if the inspection is required due to the franchisee's repeated or continuing failure to comply with the Data Protection and Security Policies, Privacy Laws, or the Franchise Agreement, Burneys Sweets More may charge the franchisee for the costs associated with the inspection. These costs can include travel expenses, room and board, and compensation for the franchisor's employees or agents involved in the inspection.