Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
As of the issuance date of this disclosure document, we and our affiliates are the only authorized suppliers for Units, proprietary ingredients, and certain food items and related packaging materials with our brand name.
Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?
YesItem 11
Our affiliate BeaverTails Canada established a franchise advisory council in January 2017.
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 11
In the future, we reserve the right to change the point-of-sale system that we have selected for use in the Store.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
114303Item 8
During our last fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, we had total revenue of $114,303, of which 100% was as a result of United States franchisees’ and licensees’ purchases of products and services from us.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We and our affiliates may receive rebates from designated suppliers.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
We may require you to pay the actual cost of the inspection and evaluation, including the cost of our time spent evaluating the alternative item or supplier.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you want to use any unapproved Product, material, fixture, equipment, sign or other item, or purchase any items from any supplier that we have not approved, you must first notify us in writing and must submit to us, at our request, sufficient specifications, photographs, drawings or other information or samples…