Under what condition will Nothing Bundt Cakes charge the unapproved supplier fee?

According to Nothing Bundt Cakes' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee is approved to go outside of the approved master real estate broker network, Nothing Bundt Cakes reserves the right to require the franchisee to pay them or their designated supplier. This implies that using suppliers outside of Nothing Bundt Cakes' pre-approved network may incur additional fees.

This policy allows Nothing Bundt Cakes to maintain quality control and standardization across all franchise locations. By steering franchisees towards approved suppliers, Nothing Bundt Cakes can ensure that products and services meet their established standards.

For a prospective franchisee, this means that while there may be some flexibility in choosing suppliers, it could come at an additional cost. It would be prudent to weigh the benefits of using outside suppliers against the potential fees and the assurance of quality that comes with using Nothing Bundt Cakes' approved network. Franchisees should discuss supplier options and associated fees in detail with Nothing Bundt Cakes during their due diligence process.