Who is responsible for the cost of additional attendees at the initial Beverly Anns Cookie training program?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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
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, the franchisee is responsible for the costs associated with any additional attendees beyond the one attendee whose hotel and airfare are covered by Beverly Anns Cookie. The initial training program, held in Florence, Kentucky, is estimated to include approximately 16-20 hours of training.
Specifically, Beverly Anns Cookie covers the hotel and airfare for only one attendee. The franchisee must bear all other costs, including travel expenses like food and beverages, for the primary attendee and all expenses for any additional attendees. The FDD estimates that the high end of training expenses, ranging from $140 to $950, includes the airfare, hotel, and miscellaneous travel expenses for one additional attendee.
This means that if a franchisee wishes to send more than one person to the initial training, they should budget for the additional costs of transportation, accommodation, and daily expenses for each extra attendee. This could significantly increase the initial investment, especially if multiple staff members require training. Franchisees should consider these potential costs when planning their initial budget and staffing needs.