Where is the initial training program for Beverly Anns Cookie held?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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. You are responsible for all other costs and for any additional initial training program attendees. The low estimate is for the one required attendee's miscellaneous travel expenses such
as food and beverage purchases while traveling by car, and assumes the cost of the attendee's hotel, airfare, or otherwise cost of and transportation to our headquarters is paid for by us. The high estimate includes one additional attendee's airfare, hotel and miscellaneous travel expenses such as food and beverage purchases while traveling through airports.
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- GRM/GRT Delivery. You are responsible for picking up your GRM/GRT from the corporate office located in Florence, Kentucky after initial training, or you may choose to have your GRM/GRT delivered. GRMs and GRTs are delivered from Florence, Kentucky.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 24–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beverly Anns Cookie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial training program is held in Florence, Kentucky. Beverly Anns Cookie covers the hotel and airfare costs for one attendee to participate in this initial training.
The training program is estimated to include approximately 16-20 hours of training. However, franchisees are responsible for all other costs, including additional attendees. The low estimate for training expenses is $140, covering miscellaneous travel expenses like food and beverages for the one required attendee if they are traveling by car. This assumes Beverly Anns Cookie covers the attendee's hotel, airfare, or transportation costs to their headquarters.
The high estimate for training expenses is $950, which includes airfare, hotel, and miscellaneous travel expenses for one additional attendee. Franchisees should factor in these potential costs when planning their initial investment. After the initial training, franchisees are responsible for picking up their GRM/GRT (presumably a mobile cookie truck) from the corporate office, also located in Florence, Kentucky, or arranging for delivery at their own expense.