Which articles and sections of the Chocolate Bash franchise agreement outline the fees franchisees must pay?

According to Chocolate Bash's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 outlines the franchisee's obligations, including where to find information about fees in the franchise agreement. Specifically, the sections detailing the fees that a Chocolate Bash franchisee must pay are found in Article 4, as well as sections 5.5, 7.8, 10.5, 11.2, 11.3, 14.5, 15.2, 16.1, and 17.6 of the franchise agreement. Information regarding fees can also be found in Items 5, 6, and 7 of the disclosure document and Section 1 of the MUDA (presumably a state-specific addendum).

This means that a prospective Chocolate Bash franchisee can consult these specific sections within the franchise agreement to understand the various fees they will be obligated to pay throughout the term of the franchise. These fees likely include initial franchise fees, royalties, advertising fees, and other ongoing costs associated with operating the franchise.

It is important for potential franchisees to carefully review these sections to fully understand the financial obligations and how they might impact the profitability of their Chocolate Bash franchise. Understanding these obligations is a critical part of due diligence before signing the franchise agreement.