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How often are Beverly Anns Cookie franchisees currently required to update their GR Vehicle?

Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

You agree that our ability to require Beverly Ann's Cookie Truck franchisees to make significant changes to their GR Vehicle (and any Additional Equipment) is critical to our ability to administer and change the System and to maintain the Beverly Ann's Cookie Truck brand's image of cleanliness, efficiency and quality. You agree to proactively maintain, modify, repair and upfit your GR Vehicle (and any Additional Equipment) over time to meet our standards. Currently, you will be required to update the GR Vehicle as follows: (1) every seven years; (2) upon the execution of successor franchise agreement for a Beverly Ann's Cookie Truck franchise with a GR Vehicle that has not completed the required remodels or is not in compliance with current standards; (3) upon the transfer of a Franchised Business with a GR Vehicle that has not completed the required remodels; or (4) for a GR Vehicle that is not in compliance with current standards. You must use our approved supplier for the window tinting, wrapping and upfitting of your GR Vehicle which could be us or our affiliates. You will be required to purchase a new GR Vehicle depending on age, condition and wear of the GR Vehicle, but no later than 28 years after its manufacture from us or our affiliates.

Should we determine that the cleanliness or appearance of your GR Vehicle (and any Additional Equipment) fall below our standards, you must promptly address the issue at your sole cost and expense. This includes repairing any damages, updating equipment, and refreshing the GR Vehicle's (and any Additional Equipment's) aesthetic to maintain a "like new" condition and to meet our then-current standards and with the Brand Manual.

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 currently required to upfit their GR Vehicle every seven years. The FDD also states that the ability to require franchisees to make significant changes to their GR Vehicle is critical to maintaining the brand's image.

In addition to the seven-year upfitting requirement, franchisees may be required to update their GR Vehicle upon the execution of a successor franchise agreement if the GR Vehicle has not completed the required remodels or is not in compliance with current standards. Similarly, updates may be required upon the transfer of a franchised business if the GR Vehicle has not completed the required remodels or is not in compliance with current standards.

Beverly Anns Cookie franchisees may be required to purchase a new GR Vehicle depending on its age, condition, and wear, but no later than 28 years after its manufacture. Franchisees are obligated to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of their GR Vehicle to meet Beverly Ann's Cookie's standards, addressing any issues promptly at their own expense.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.