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(Franchise Agreement Section 8(a)) We have independent access to the information generated and stored on the Technologies.

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In our fiscal year ended December 28, 2025, franchisees paid our affiliate, BCS Supply, $38.735,101 for inventory and supplies.

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We currently have a Franchisee Advisory Council, a Product Council and a Marketing & Promotions Council, that each advise us regarding one or more of the following matters: long-term goals and growth strategies, review of financial reports, franchise health, KPI, feedback from franchisees, industry trends and…

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We may terminate our approval of a supplier or any products or services at any time, with or without cause, in our sole and absolute discretion upon reasonable written notice.

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In addition, in our fiscal year ended December 28, 2025, BCS Supply received volume- based rebates totaling $126,355.88 for inventory purchased for the purpose of selling to franchisees and company- owned stores.

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Your required purchases will represent approximately 90-100% of your total opening expenses (excluding the cost of real estate and improvements) and approximately 95% of your continuing required purchases and leases.

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Product Specifications If you would like to offer products or use any supplies or services that we have not approved, or to obtain a good or service from a supplier we have not yet approved, you first must submit sufficient information, specifications and/or samples for our determination whether the product or…

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(7) transfer to us or our designee or cancel any email address, domain name, search engine, website or social media account that associates you with us or the System and authorize the transfer of any telephone numbers or listings associated with the Marks to us (or authorize the telephone company to forward all calls…

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Your Franchised Business must accept credit cards and will be obligated to comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.

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(Franchise Agreement, Sections 7(c) and 7(e)) We will conduct periodic field evaluations and quality assurance inspections of BCS Makery to test and promote its compliance with System Standards and quality controls.

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We retain the right to modify the Manuals to modify, discontinue or add to the goods and services that you must sell in your Franchised Business, which may include new or modified products and recipes, methods of product preparation, and the installation and use of new or modified manufacturing equipment.

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Development Agreement Section 5(a)) We will review the information you submit for each proposed site for a Franchised Location, conduct any investigation of the proposed site we deem appropriate to evaluate the site, and accept or reject the site.

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You must develop and submit, at least 60 days before the Opening Date, your plan for Marketing Introduction that conforms to our requirements, complies with the standards for Market Introduction of BCS Makeries, and provides for spending at least the Marketing Introduction Budget estimated from $15,000 to $40,000…

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Local Marketing Expenditure In addition to your contributions to the Brand Fund, you must make the Local Marketing Expenditure in the amount that we establish periodically.

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ITEM 8 RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Required Purchases and Approved and Designated Suppliers As of the issuance date of this disclosure document, you must purchase all equipment, furnishings, fixtures, supplies, packaging, computer hardware and software, and signage from vendors of whom we approve…

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ITEM 8 RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES Required Purchases and Approved and Designated Suppliers As of the issuance date of this disclosure document, you must purchase all equipment, furnishings, fixtures, supplies, packaging, computer hardware and software, and signage from vendors of whom we approve…

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ITEM 6 OTHER FEES Type of Fee (See Note 13) Amount* Due Date Remarks Royalty Fee (See Note 1) 6% of Net Sales Currently payable Payment must be made monthly monthly based on via electronic funds transfer.

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Concurrently with your execution of the Franchise Agreement, you must designate and retain at all times an Operator who will manage the Makery consistent with our standards.

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7. You will be required to purchase or lease the point-of-sale and computer system we specify.

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(Franchise Agreement Section 8(a)) We have independent access to the information generated and stored on the Technologies.

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(Franchise Agreement Section 11(a)) We will provide training programs to replacement management personnel and conduct additional and remedial training as you may request or as we determine necessary.

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You and your Operator must attend our Annual Conference if we hold one.