When is the POS System fee due for a Beard Papas franchise?
Beard_Papas Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Amount | Due Date | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|
| POS System (Note 6) | Varies under the circumstances | Monthly as invoiced | Monthly license for point of sale system. Payable to us or supplier as we designate. |
Note 6: POS System – You must maintain and utilize the point of sale systems that we designate from time to time, currently Clover. The POS system fee is the current monthly license fee to access the point of sale systems that we designate. The POS system fee does not include other fees associated with point of sale systems such as credit card processing fees and other integrations such as online ordering, customer rewards, and gift cards.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 13–17)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beard Papas's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the POS (Point of Sale) System fee is due monthly as invoiced. The amount of the fee varies depending on the circumstances. Beard Papas franchisees must use the designated point of sale system, which is currently Clover.
The POS system fee covers the monthly license to access the designated system. However, it does not include additional fees for credit card processing or integrations like online ordering, customer rewards, and gift cards. These additional services may incur separate costs.
Prospective franchisees should budget for this ongoing monthly expense and clarify with Beard Papas what the typical range of monthly POS system fees are, as well as any potential additional costs for related services that integrate with the POS system.