Are all fees paid to Bevaris Alliance refundable?

According to Bevaris Alliance's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, all fees paid to the company are non-refundable. This policy applies to all fees imposed by and paid to Bevaris Alliance, meaning that franchisees should not expect to receive a refund of any fees paid under the franchise agreement, regardless of the circumstances. This is a standard practice in franchising, as fees are typically used to cover the franchisor's costs of providing support and services to franchisees.

Specifically, Item 6 details various fees that a Bevaris Alliance franchisee may incur, such as a Third Party Quality Assurance Audit Fee (up to $500 per quarter), a Technology Fee (amount varies), a Franchise Portal Fee (up to $250 per month), a Convention Fee (travel fees and out of pocket expenses, suggested cost up to $500 per day), an Indemnity fee (amount varies), a Noncompliance fee ($100 per occurrence), a Product or supplier evaluation fee (no fee unless the product or supplier is not approved), and Costs and Attorneys’ Fees (amount varies).

Given the non-refundable nature of these fees, prospective Bevaris Alliance franchisees should carefully consider their financial situation and business plan before entering into a franchise agreement. It is important to fully understand the costs associated with operating a Bevaris Alliance franchise and to ensure that they have sufficient capital to cover these expenses. Franchisees should also be aware that they may be required to pay additional fees for things like mystery shopper services if they receive a rating other than good or excellent, and for additional training if requested or required.