When is the Point of Sale system payment due for a Burneys Sweets More franchise?
Burneys_Sweets_More Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF EXPENDITURE | AMOUNT | METHOD OF PAYMENT | WHEN DUE | TO WHOM PAYMENT IS MADE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOW | HIGH | ||||
| PRE-OPENING COSTS1 | |||||
| Initial Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $20,000 | Lump sum | Due on signing Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Inventory2 | $8,800 | $27,500 | Vendor terms | Within 0 - 30 days of order | Approved vendors |
| Lease3 | $22,000 | $82,500 | Landlord terms | Monthly, depending on lease agreement | Landlord |
| Leasehold Improvements and Fixtures4 | $22,000 | $300,000 | Lump sum or (possibly) amortized by landlord | Varies depending on your contract with supplier | Supplier or Landlord |
| Furnishings | $1,100 | $20,000 | As incurred | Varies depending on your contract with supplier | Approved suppliers |
| Signage | $880 | $8,800 | As incurred | Varies depending on your contract with supplier | Approved suppliers |
| TYPE OF EXPENDITURE | AMOUNT LOW | HIGH | METHOD OF PAYMENT | WHEN DUE | TO WHOM PAYMENT IS MADE |
| Equipment and Smallwares5 | $55,000 | $154,000 | As incurred | Varies depending on contract with supplier | Approved supplier |
| Point of Sale | $1,500 | $1,899 | As incurred | Monthly | Approved |
| System6 | supplier | ||||
| Deposits7 | $440 | $2,200 | Lump sum | Usually before openi |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 17–20)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Burneys Sweets More's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Point of Sale system payment is due monthly as incurred. The estimated cost for the Point of Sale system ranges from $1,500 to $1,899, payable to an approved supplier.
Note 6 in Item 7 clarifies that franchisees are required to pay a monthly fee for the use of an approved point-of-sale system. The estimate provided assumes that the franchisee will begin using the point-of-sale system one month before opening for business and will purchase one terminal with a cash drawer and a printer. The higher estimate of $1,899 assumes that the monthly fee for the point-of-sale system increases to $69.95 per month due to vendor price increases.
Prospective franchisees should factor these monthly costs into their operating budget, understanding that these fees are ongoing and necessary for the operation of the Burneys Sweets More business. It is also important to note that vendor prices can increase, potentially raising the monthly fee for the point-of-sale system.