From whom must the GRM, GRT, or any Additional Equipment be purchased to operate a Beverly Anns Cookie franchise?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- GRM, GRT and Installed Equipment. Only the GRM, GRT or any Additional Equipment may be used in the operation of your Beverly Ann's Business. No other truck or vehicle may be used in the operation of your Beverly Ann's Business. These items must be purchased from us or our affiliate.
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- Training Expenses. We will pay for hotel and airfare for one attendee for our initial training program in Florence, Kentucky, which we estimate to include approximately 16-20 hours of training.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 24–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beverly Anns Cookie Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to purchase the GRM (presumably, a Gourmet Retail Mobile unit), GRT (presumably, a Gourmet Retail Trailer unit), and any Additional Equipment from Beverly Anns Cookie or its affiliate.
This requirement ensures that all Beverly Anns Cookie franchises use the specified and approved equipment necessary for operation. This standardization helps maintain brand consistency and quality control across all franchise locations.
Item 7 includes a table that shows the GRM and Installed Equipment has a low cost of $137,451 and a high cost of $144,451, payable to Beverly Anns Cookie in two $5,000 installments due upon signing the agreement. The Additional Equipment has a cost between $0 and $10,000, payable to Beverly Anns Cookie as incurred.