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With zero franchised units, purchasing runs entirely through the team behind that one location, and Item 8 runs a designated-suppliers-only procurement model.
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1recorded components (FY2026)
15% reference
Franchisor behaviours
32 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 2 explicit no's.
Accounting
Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You must use the “chart of accounts” designated by us from time to time when recording financial information and preparing financial statements and other reports.
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We will have the right to independently access and use the sales and other data generated or stored by technology used in our franchise system, including your POS systems.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You must provide us with copies of all sales or similar tax returns, annual income tax returns, monthly profit and loss statements, monthly balance sheets, monthly inventory statements and annual financial statements.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
However, our affiliate Wholesale is currently the Designated Supplier for coffee beans, tea, coffee and tea mixes, equipment, signage, paper products, syrups, sauces, milk, cups, mugs, branded products, coffee supplies, bakery goods, uniforms, and other inventory items.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesFranchise agreement
we reserve the right to change the Franchise Systems after the signing of this Agreement and to change the terms of the Brand Standards Manual after the signing of this Agreement to reflect those changes.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
In the year ending December 31, 2024, neither we nor our affiliates received revenue in connection with required purchases made by our franchisees.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We and our affiliates have the right to receive rebates or other fees from Designated and Approved Suppliers based on sales of goods or services to our franchisees.
Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?
90Item 8
All of your purchases from us, Designated Suppliers, Approved Suppliers or in accordance with our specifications will represent 90% to 100% of your total purchases in the establishment of your franchise and 90% to 100% of your total purchases in operating your franchise.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 6
Product and Up to $3,000 Before approval of a You may be required to pay Supplier Approval product or supplier this fee if you Fee request that we approve a product or supplier.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
You may request to have a supplier for items other than Designated Products or Services approved by submitting to us the information, samples or agreements necessary for our determination under the procedures specified by us.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesItem 5
Franchisee assigns all Telephone Numbers to Franchisor or its successor or assign.
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
you must comply with all current Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Requirements and Security Assessment Procedures and other applicable payment card industry requirements (“PCI Requirements”) in connection with the Franchise Business as those standards may be revised and modified by the PCI Security…
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
We may ourselves or through a third-party shopping service evaluate the operation and quality of the Franchise Business, including food quality, drink quality, legal compliance, inventory availability, customer service, cleanliness, merchandising, franchise compliance and proper use of the Franchise Technology.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
Due to the nature of operation of the Franchise Business and the fact that the specifications for the Franchise Business may change, we reserve the right to change the Franchise Systems after the signing of this Agreement and to change the terms of the Brand Standards Manual after the signing of this Agreement to…
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
We must also approve the site for your Store.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesFranchise agreement
You must not use any Digital Marketing in connection with the Franchise Business, except with our written consent and then only in accordance with any policies and procedures specified by us.
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 7
You must spend an amount specified by us to conduct grand opening advertising and promotions.
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesFranchise agreement
You must spend a minimum of one percent (1%) of Gross Sales per month on advertising in your local market.
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesFranchise agreement
You must participate in all gift cards, electronic gift or money cards (E-cards), frequency cards, awards or loyalty programs, or other programs specified by us and you must honor all cards, awards, and other programs issued by us or by other franchisees in accordance with our policies.
Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?
YesItem 11
If your Franchise Business is within that designated Advertising Area, you must join, maintain a membership in, and sign and abide by the cooperative agreement for the advertising cooperative in that Advertising Area.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase all products and services used in the development and operation of your Franchise Business in accordance with our specifications and only from manufacturers, suppliers or distributors designated or approved by us.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must purchase all products and services used in the development and operation of your Franchise Business in accordance with our specifications and only from manufacturers, suppliers or distributors designated or approved by us.
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 6
You must install, at your expense, and use pre-authorized payment and computerized point-of-sales systems, credit verification systems, automatic payment systems, electronic funds transfer systems, or automatic banking systems as we may specify.
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
You must make all payments to us by electronic funds transfers (automatic bank transfers).
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesFranchise agreement
You must participate in all gift cards, electronic gift or money cards (E-cards), frequency cards, awards or loyalty programs, or other programs specified by us and you must honor all cards, awards, and other programs issued by us or by other franchisees in accordance with our policies.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
The Franchise Business must also, at all times, be under the direct supervision of a general manager as described in this Section (the “General Manager”).
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You must ensure that all of your employees, while engaged in the operation of the Franchise Business, wear uniforms conforming in color and design to those standard in the Franchise Systems and approved by us.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must acquire and use technology specified by us and in the manner specified by us.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We will have the right to independently access and use the sales and other data generated or stored by technology used in our franchise system, including your POS systems.
Sales and CRM
Must the franchisee use a CRM system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You must acquire and use the Franchise Technology specified by us in the Franchise Business and in the manner specified by us.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesFranchise agreement
We may charge training fees if you request to have additional people attend the initial training program or when you request or we require additional training.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesFranchise agreement
If we announce that we are conducting an annual convention, you must register for the annual convention no later than sixty (60) days before the date of the annual convention.
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Operator footprint
5 operators run 5 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
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