What is the Skinny Upfit Cost associated with GRM-A(1) for a Beverly Anns Cookie franchise?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
s follows:
| Equipment | Amount | AE Royalty |
|---|---|---|
| GRT | $85,753 - $89,753 plus shipping | $2,000 annually or Installment Payments |
| GRM-A(1) | Skinny Upfit Cost | $1,500 annually or Installment |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 15–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beverly Anns Cookie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee can opt for a "Skinny Upfit" for their GRM (mobile unit) if it is at least 14 years old, instead of a full upfit. After the Skinny Upfit, the franchisee must purchase a new GRM within three years. The original GRM with the Skinny Upfit is then converted to an ancillary GRM (GRM-A) and treated as Additional Equipment. The cost associated with the Skinny Upfit for GRM-A(1) is referred to as the "Skinny Upfit Cost."
As indicated in Item 6, the Skinny Upfit Cost is not a specific dollar amount but rather a cost associated with the upgrade itself. After the Skinny Upfit, the franchisee will also be subject to an AE Royalty of $1,500 annually or can opt to make installment payments. This AE Royalty is due for as long as the franchisee owns the Additional Equipment.
It is important to note that all fees paid to Beverly Anns Cookie or its affiliates are uniform and non-refundable under any circumstances once paid. The fees are current as of the Issuance Date of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and are subject to change. Any fee expressed as a fixed dollar amount is subject to adjustment based on changes to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the United States, with a maximum annual increase of 8% or the amount of increases in fees from third parties for the underlying products or services.