What is the estimated range for oven costs for a Beard Papas franchise?
Beard_Papas Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Note 4: Ovens – You will be required to purchase ovens for your Shop directly from our designated supplier. The ovens will contain our program setting and, depending on the size of your Shop will, typically, range between one to three ovens. All ovens must be operated in accordance with our specifications and oven settings are required to be at the level set forth in the Manuals and may not be adjusted on their own. The costs listed here do not include any transportation or set up costs. This estimate assumes that the ovens will be leased. If you elect to purchase the ovens, your costs may be higher.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 17–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beard Papas's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to purchase ovens directly from a designated supplier. The number of ovens needed typically ranges from one to three, depending on the size of the shop. The FDD notes that the ovens will contain a specific program setting that must be adhered to, and the oven settings are required to be at the level set forth in the manuals and may not be adjusted.
The costs listed in the FDD do not include any transportation or set up costs for the ovens. The estimate provided assumes that the ovens will be leased. If a franchisee elects to purchase the ovens instead of leasing, the FDD indicates that their costs may be higher.
Prospective franchisees should consider these factors when budgeting for their initial investment. It would be prudent to clarify the estimated costs for leasing versus purchasing the ovens, as well as the potential transportation and setup fees, with the franchisor.