When does Burneys Sweets More provide assistance with signing the Franchise Agreement?
Burneys_Sweets_More Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TASK | TIME FRAME | FORM OF HELP |
|---|---|---|
| Sign Franchise Agreement | 9-12 mos. before opening | Assistance from us |
| Conduct Site Research | 6-12 mos. before opening | Assistance from us |
| Complete Lease Negotiations | 4-6 mos. before opening | Assistance from us |
| Build out of Space | Begin 4-6 mos. before opening | Guidance from us |
| Attend training | 1-2 mos. before opening | Lectures and manuals. Training is only offered as needed. |
| Establish Vendor Relationships | 1-2 mos. before opening | Assistance from us |
| Submit Opening Orders | 2 weeks before opening | Assistance from us or submitted through us |
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 25–33)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Burneys Sweets More's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor provides assistance during the process of signing the Franchise Agreement. The estimated time frame for signing the Franchise Agreement is 9-12 months before the shop opens.
Burneys Sweets More also offers assistance with other pre-opening tasks, such as conducting site research (6-12 months before opening), completing lease negotiations (4-6 months before opening), establishing vendor relationships (1-2 months before opening), and submitting opening orders (2 weeks before opening). The franchisor also provides guidance during the build-out of the space, which typically begins 4-6 months before opening.
This assistance can be valuable for new franchisees, as it can help them navigate the complex process of opening a Burneys Sweets More franchise. However, the franchisee is ultimately responsible for making their own decisions and ensuring that they meet all of the franchisor's requirements.