Does Bevaris Alliance ensure you have all of the necessary equipment to begin your business?

[Item 11: FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING]

We will assist you in material aspects of opening your Branded Business to ensure you are prepared to begin conducting business including ensuring compliance with all aspects of the Manual and ensuring you have all of the necessary equipment, supplies and product inventory to begin your business.

[Item 11: FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING]

Except as listed below, Bevaris is not required to provide you with any assistance.

We will assist you in setting up your Branded Business, which must comply with the specifics set forth in the Bevaris Alliance Manual.

We will provide assistance to help you set up Branded Business in all of the following areas:

• Set up and supply of initial inventory (See the Bevaris Alliance Manual)

We will maintain the following activities prior to or concurrent with the commencement of your operations:

• Provide written specifications/names for approved supplies in the Manual.

• Specify the particular computer hardware, peripheral equipment and software to be used.

We estimate that there may be an interval of approximately 24 weeks (more or less) between the signing of the Franchise Agreement and the opening of your Branded Business, which may vary based upon such factors as the location and condition of the location you select for your Branded Business, the timing of your initial training, the market you are located in, the extent to which your location must be upgraded or remodeled, the delivery date scheduled for your equipment, supplies and inventory, local laws, rules and regulations and various other factors.

Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 13–14)