What is the annual AE Royalty fee for Beverly Anns Cookie, and what are the alternative payment options?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Equipment Amount | AE Royalty |
|---|---|
| Then current price (currently $85,753 - | $2,000 annually or Installment |
| GRT | |
| $89,753 plus shipping) | Payments |
| $1,500 annually or Installment | |
| GRM-A(1) Skinny Upfit Cost | Payments |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 57–235)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beverly Anns Cookie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to pay an Additional Equipment (AE) Royalty if they purchase additional equipment. The AE Royalty depends on the type of additional equipment purchased and will be the then-current rate at the time the franchisee enters into the Additional Equipment Amendment. This royalty is due for as long as the franchisee owns the additional equipment.
Specifically, the annual AE Royalty for the GRT (presumably, a type of additional equipment) is $2,000, with an alternative option for installment payments. For the GRM-A(1) Skinny Upfit Cost, the annual AE Royalty is $1,500, also with the option for installment payments. The document does not specify the exact terms or frequency of these installment payments, only that they are an available alternative to the annual fee.
Prospective Beverly Anns Cookie franchisees should consider the costs of additional equipment and the ongoing royalty fees associated with them. It would be prudent to discuss the specifics of the installment payment options with Beverly Anns Cookie to fully understand the payment schedule and any potential interest or fees associated with choosing installments over the annual payment.