How many additional terms can a Burneys Sweets More franchisee renew for?

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| Name of Fee1                       | Amount                                                                                                                                                                                                    | Due Date                                                                                  | Remarks                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
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| Transfer Fee                       | 50% of then-current initial franchise fee.                                                                                                                                                             | When the transfer application is submitted.                                            | Fee must be deposited with us on a non-refundable basis upon notification to us of a proposed transfer and prior to our undertaking any review, drafting of documents, training, or other activities. If we do not approve the transfer, the transfer fee will be returned minus our expenses incurred (including legal fees) for review and consideration of the transfer. |
| Renewal Fee                        | \$8,500.                                                                                                                                                                                                  | Upon signing a of new franchise agreement.                                             | Payable in immediately available funds. You have the right to renew for 2 additional terms of 5 years each.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| Audit Fee                          | The greater of \$1,500 or actual cost of audit.                                                                                                                                                     | At once if audit shows 2% or greater underpayment.                                     | You also pay the underpayment, if any. We pay for the audit if underpayment is 2% or less.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| Collection and Interest Charges | 10% or highest lawful rate if lower.                                                                                                                                                                   | Immediately if payments not made when due.                                             | This charge is in addition to other remedies such as late payment fees.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| Conferences and Conventions     | \$500 to \$1,000.                                                                                                                                                                                         | Upon invoicing.                                                                           | We reserve the right to charge you for your share of our cost to put on conferences and conventions you attend.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| Additional Training                | Standard rate of \$250 per day per trainer plus out of pocket expenses and travel. Travel costs will include reimbursement for mileage at the then current IRS published rate. | 30-day notice of additional training with payment due before training class begins. | You remain responsible for paying your and your employees' lodging, transportation, and food expenses incurred for additional training. You may request additional training, or we may determine that additional training is necessary.                                                                                                                                                    |

Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 11–17)

How many additional terms can a Burneys Sweets More franchisee renew for?

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

What This Means (2025 FDD)

Name of Fee1	Amount	Due Date	Remarks
Transfer Fee	50% of then-current initial franchise fee.	When the transfer application is submitted.	Fee must be deposited with us on a non-refundable basis upon notification to us of a proposed transfer and prior to our undertaking any review, drafting of documents, training, or other activities. If we do not approve the transfer, the transfer fee will be returned minus our expenses incurred (including legal fees) for review and consideration of the transfer.
Renewal Fee	$8,500.	Upon signing a of new franchise agreement.	Payable in immediately available funds. You have the right to renew for 2 additional terms of 5 years each.
Audit Fee	The greater of $1,500 or actual cost of audit.	At once if audit shows 2% or greater underpayment.	You also pay the underpayment, if any. We pay for the audit if underpayment is 2% or less.
Collection and Interest Charges	10% or highest lawful rate if lower.	Immediately if payments not made when due.	This charge is in addition to other remedies such as late payment fees.
Conferences and Conventions	$500 to $1,000.	Upon invoicing.	We reserve the right to charge you for your share of our cost to put on conferences and conventions you attend.
Additional Training	Standard rate of $250 per day per trainer plus out of pocket expenses and travel. Travel costs will include reimbursement for mileage at the then current IRS published rate.	30-day notice of additional training with payment due before training class begins.	You remain responsible for paying your and your employees' lodging, transportation, and food expenses incurred for additional training. You may request additional training, or we may determine that additional training is necessary.