From whom must a Bb.Q Chicken franchisee purchase the required beverage machine, and what does the cost include?
Bb_Q_Chicken Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The equipment you will need for the rest of your Restaurant includes crêpe makers, espresso machine, hot water dispenser, refrigerators, freezer, soup warmers, hand sink, three compartment small bar sink, ice maker, metal tables and small wares.
You will purchase the required beverage machine from a designated supplier, and the cost of delivery, installation and 3 months of the ongoing monthly maintenance.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 21–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bb.Q Chicken's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase the required beverage machine from a designated supplier. The cost includes delivery, installation, and 3 months of ongoing monthly maintenance. This is part of the broader 'Equipment' expenses detailed in Item 7 of the FDD.
For a prospective Bb.Q Chicken franchisee, this means they will not have the freedom to choose their own beverage machine supplier. Instead, they must use the supplier designated by Bb.Q Chicken. While this limits choice, it may also ensure consistency and quality across all franchise locations.
The inclusion of delivery, installation, and initial maintenance in the purchase cost is a benefit, as it reduces the immediate burden of setting up the beverage machine. However, franchisees should budget for ongoing maintenance costs after the initial 3-month period. It would be prudent for a prospective franchisee to clarify with Bb.Q Chicken or existing franchisees what the typical monthly maintenance costs are after the initial period, to ensure accurate financial planning.