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Does Cinnaholic require franchisees to pay Royalty Fees, Advertising Fees, and Advertising Cooperative contributions via automated bank draft?

Cinnaholic Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

rom Gross Sales: (a) the amount of refunds, allowances or discounts to customers (including coupon sales) up to 10% of the Gross Sales, provided the related sales have previously been included in Gross Sales; and (b) the amount of any excise or sales tax levied upon retail sales and paid over to the appropriate governmental authority.

  • 5.3. Automated Bank Draft. Franchisee understands and agrees that Franchisor reserves the right and may require, in its sole discretion, that all Royalty Fees, Advertising Fees, Advertising Cooperative (as defined below) contributions and other fees or contributions required to be paid to Franchisor or any Advertising Cooperative hereunder must be paid by automated bank draft or other reasonable means necessary to ensure payment of such fees are received by Franchisor or the appropriate Advertising Cooperative. Franchisee agrees to comply with Franchisor's payment instructions.
  • 5.4. Late Payments and Insufficient Funds. All overdue payments for Royalty Fees, Advertising Fees and other fees required to be paid hereunder shall bear interest from the date due at the rate specified by Franchisor from time to time, up to the highest rate permitted by the law, but in no event shall such rate exceed 18% per annum. Interest shall accrue on all late payments regardless of whether Franchisor exercises its right to terminate this Agreement as provided for herein. In addition to its right to charge interest as provided herein, Franchisor may charge Franchisee a $100.00 late payment fee for all s

Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 61–62)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Cinnaholic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Cinnaholic reserves the right to require franchisees to pay Royalty Fees, Advertising Fees, and Advertising Cooperative contributions via automated bank draft. This is not a mandatory requirement, but rather at Cinnaholic's discretion. The method is intended to ensure that Cinnaholic receives the payments.

If Cinnaholic requires the automated bank draft, franchisees must comply with Cinnaholic's payment instructions. If payments are overdue, Cinnaholic can charge interest on the late amount.

In addition to interest on late payments, Cinnaholic may charge a $100 late payment fee for overdue payments. Cinnaholic may also charge a $100 insufficient funds fee for any payment not honored by the franchisee's bank. Cinnaholic also has the right to offset any amounts the franchisee owes against any amounts Cinnaholic may owe the franchisee.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.