Who is responsible for the cost of employee uniforms at a Beverly Anns Cookie franchise?

According to Beverly Anns Cookie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for purchasing employee uniforms. Specifically, when purchasing the GR Vehicle (Grandma's Recipe Motor Vehicle), the franchisee is required to purchase an initial inventory of Beverly Ann's Cookie uniforms from Beverly Ann's Cookie or its affiliates. These payments are non-refundable.

This means that as a franchisee, you must budget for the initial cost of uniforms when starting your Beverly Anns Cookie franchise. You are required to buy these uniforms directly from Beverly Ann's Cookie or their approved suppliers. This ensures brand consistency but removes the franchisee's ability to shop around for potentially lower prices.

It is important to note that the FDD does not specify whether franchisees are obligated to purchase replacement uniforms from Beverly Ann's Cookie or approved suppliers. It also does not detail the specific types of uniforms required, or the estimated cost of the initial uniform inventory. A prospective franchisee should clarify these details with Beverly Ann's Cookie before signing the franchise agreement.