How often is the GR Vehicle required to be upfitted for a Beverly Anns Cookie franchise?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer 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 required to upfit their GR Vehicle every seven years. Upfitting ensures the vehicle maintains the brand's image of cleanliness, efficiency, and quality.
In addition to the seven-year requirement, Beverly Anns Cookie may require upfitting in other circumstances. Upfitting is required upon the execution of a successor franchise agreement if the GR Vehicle has not completed the required remodels or does not comply with current standards. Similarly, upfitting is mandated upon the transfer of a franchised business if the GR Vehicle has not completed the necessary remodels. Finally, if the GR Vehicle does not comply with current standards, upfitting will be required.
Franchisees must use Beverly Anns Cookie's approved supplier for window tinting, wrapping, and upfitting, which could be Beverly Anns Cookie or its affiliates. The franchisee may also be required to purchase a new GR Vehicle, depending on its age, condition, and wear, but no later than 28 years after its manufacture, from Beverly Anns Cookie or its affiliates. Franchisees are also responsible for promptly addressing any cleanliness or appearance issues with the GR Vehicle to meet Beverly Ann's Cookie's standards.