Can Burneys Sweets More set minimum or maximum prices for menu items?
Burneys_Sweets_More Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee shall have the right to set prices provided that, subject to applicable antitrust laws, such pricing: (1) complies with any minimum or maximum prices set by Franchisor; and (2) complies with any prices specified by Franchisor; and (3) conforms to any bona fide promotional programs or national or regional accounts programs periodically established by Franchisor.
Franchisor retains the right to modify its pricing policies from time to time in its sole discretion.
Franchisor specifically reserves the right, in its sole discretion and as it may deem in the best interests of Franchisee or the Chain, to vary pricing standards and policies within the
Shop or any other Shop in the Chain based upon peculiarities of particular location or circumstances, including, but not limited to, density of population and other demographic factors, size of a franchisee's territory, business practices or customs, cost of a franchisee's rent or mortgage payments, or any other condition which Franchisor deems to be of importance to the operation of such Shop or the Chain. Franchisee acknowledges that because of these factors and others, there may be variations from standard pricing policies and practices throughout the Chain and that Franchisee shall not be entitled to require Franchisor to grant like or similar variations or privileges to Franchisee. Franchisee must provide to Franchisor a price list containing all of the prices charged for the products supplied by the Franchised Business. The price list must be updated and supplied to Franchisor every time Franchisee alters its prices and, in any event, at least annually.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Burneys Sweets More's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees have the right to set their own prices for menu items, but this right is subject to certain conditions. Burneys Sweets More retains the authority to establish minimum or maximum prices that franchisees must adhere to. Additionally, franchisees must comply with any specific prices set by Burneys Sweets More and participate in any bona fide promotional programs or national or regional accounts programs established by the company.
Burneys Sweets More also reserves the right to modify its pricing policies as it sees fit. This includes the ability to vary pricing standards and policies within individual shops or across the entire chain, based on factors such as population density, demographic factors, territory size, local business practices, rent or mortgage costs, or any other condition it deems important. Franchisees acknowledge that these factors may lead to variations in pricing policies throughout the Burneys Sweets More chain, and they are not entitled to demand similar variations or privileges.
Franchisees are required to provide Burneys Sweets More with a price list containing all prices charged for products. This price list must be updated and supplied to Burneys Sweets More every time the franchisee alters its prices, and at least annually. This ensures that Burneys Sweets More has current information on pricing across all franchise locations and can monitor compliance with its pricing policies.