What is the total royalty fee for a Beverly Anns Cookie franchise during years 1-2?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| GRM/GRT Royalty | GRM/GRT Royalty | GRM/GRT Royalty | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Total Royalty | Schedule | Schedule | Schedule |
| Period* | (If you make 3 installment | (If you make 6 installment | (If you make 9 installment |
| payments per year) | payments per year) | payments per year) | |
| Years 1-2 $3,000 | June 30: $1,000 July 31: $1,000 August 31: $1,000 | May 31: $500 June 30: $500 July 31: $500 August 31: $500 September 30: $500 October 31: $500 | April 30: $333 May 31: $333 June 30: $334 July 31: $333 August 31: $333 September 30: $334 October 31: $333 November 30: $333 December 31: $334 |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 15–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beverly Anns Cookie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total GRM/GRT royalty fee for years 1-2 is $3,000. Franchisees have the option to pay this royalty in 3, 6, or 9 installment payments.
If a franchisee chooses to make 3 installment payments, they will pay $1,000 on June 30th, $1,000 on July 31st, and $1,000 on August 31st. If they opt for 6 installment payments, the schedule is $500 on May 31st, $500 on June 30th, $500 on July 31st, $500 on August 31st, $500 on September 30th, and $500 on October 31st. For those choosing 9 installment payments, the schedule is $333 on April 30th, $333 on May 31st, $334 on June 30th, $333 on July 31st, $333 on August 31st, $334 on September 30th, $333 on October 31st, $333 on November 30th, and $334 on December 31st.
It is important to note that this royalty schedule applies to the GRM/GRT royalty. Other fees, such as the Technology Fee, Email Address Fee, and Google Voice Fee, are separate and have their own payment schedules as outlined in Item 6 of the FDD. Franchisees should carefully consider their cash flow and payment preferences when selecting an installment payment schedule.