What costs are franchisees responsible for when attending Beverly Anns Cookie's initial training?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You are required to complete our initial training program at the times and places we designate ("Initial Training"). The Managing Owner and, if applicable, Designated Manager must attend and complete Initial Training to our satisfaction prior to the Franchised Business opening for business ("Initial Training Deadline"). If you have purchased an existing franchised business pursuant to this Franchise Agreement, the Initial Training Deadline will be the Effective Date.
We will provide Initial Training at no cost for one attendee. Additional persons may attend Initial Training and will pay our then-current training fees. We will pay for hotel and airfare for one attendee to attend the Initial Training , unless the Franchised Business is being acquired as the result of a transfer. You are responsible for all other costs of attendance, including any and all travel and/or living expenses which you or any other attendees incur. We reserve the right to charge a fee for providing training and may require you to reimburse us for our associated costs and expenses. Any new Managing Owner or Designated Manager must also complete the training required for all new managers bef
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 responsible for specific expenses related to attending the initial training program. While Beverly Anns Cookie covers the initial training costs for one attendee, including hotel and airfare (unless the franchise is acquired through a transfer), the franchisee is responsible for all other costs associated with attending the training.
These costs include any travel and living expenses incurred by the franchisee or any other attendees. This means that franchisees must budget for transportation to and from the training location, accommodation beyond the one attendee covered by Beverly Anns Cookie, food, and other personal expenses during the training period.
In the event that additional people attend the initial training, the franchisee will have to pay Beverly Ann's Cookie's then-current training fees for those individuals. It is important for prospective franchisees to factor in these potential costs when evaluating the overall investment required to start a Beverly Anns Cookie franchise.