From whom are Beard Papas franchisees required to purchase ovens?
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 the 2025 Beard Papas FDD, franchisees are required to purchase ovens directly from the franchisor's designated supplier. These ovens are pre-programmed with specific settings that must be maintained according to the operations manual. The number of ovens needed, typically ranging from one to three, depends on the size of the Beard Papas shop.
It's important to note that the initial investment estimates provided in the FDD do not include transportation or setup costs for the ovens. The estimate also assumes that the ovens will be leased, and purchasing the ovens outright may result in higher costs for the franchisee.
This requirement ensures consistency in product preparation across all Beard Papas locations, as the pre-set oven programs are designed to meet the brand's standards. Prospective franchisees should factor in the ongoing costs of leasing or purchasing these specified ovens when evaluating the financial feasibility of the franchise.