What is Beverly Anns Cookie disclaiming regarding the equipment being used by the franchisee?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You agree to comply with all applicable zoning, land use, and other legal requirements, as well as obtain all necessary permits, licenses, and approvals required to operate from a fixed location at your sole expense. You must operate your Fixed Location Business in accordance with any fixed location policies,
procedures, and standards set forth in our Brand Manual. Although fixed location businesses may follow a consistent theme, you acknowledge and agree that the details for your Fixed Location Business may differ, often based upon local requirements and you agree that your Fixed Location Business may not be identical to those of other franchisees. If modifications to the Premises are necessary to comply with applicable local laws and/or ordinances, you may be required to pay a fee to us or our affiliate for the costs and expenses in making the necessary modifications to the Premises. You will also be required to purchase an initial inventory of Beverly Ann's Cookies equipment, uniforms, and supplies from us or our affiliates when you lease or purchase the Premises. These payments are non-refundable.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Beverly Ann's Cookie FDD includes a Fixed Location Amendment to the franchise agreement, which states that while fixed location businesses may follow a consistent theme, the details for a franchisee's fixed location business may differ.
According to the FDD, these differences are often based upon local requirements. The amendment clarifies that a franchisee's fixed location business may not be identical to those of other franchisees.
Furthermore, if modifications to the premises are necessary to comply with applicable local laws and/or ordinances, the franchisee may be required to pay a fee to Beverly Ann's Cookie or its affiliate for the costs and expenses in making the necessary modifications to the premises. The franchisee will also be required to purchase an initial inventory of Beverly Ann's Cookies equipment, uniforms, and supplies from Beverly Ann's Cookie or its affiliates when leasing or purchasing the premises, and these payments are non-refundable.