Under what condition is a Beverly Anns Cookie franchisee not required to attend initial training?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
hisor shall be relieved of performing certain pre-opening and development obligations set forth in the Franchise Agreement. Specifically:
- a. Franchisee has already acquired the truck and, if applicable, additional equipment ("Assets") under Section 13.13 of the Franchise Agreement upon transfer of the Franchised Business. Section 13.13 of the Franchise Agreement is hereby amended accordingly. If any equipment is required for the Assets as set forth in Section 13.13 of the Franchise Agreement, Franchisee agrees to purchase such items from Franchisor prior to operating the Assets.
- b. Because Franchisee is a transferee franchisee, Franchisee shall not be required to pay the Initial Franchise Fee. Section 6.6 of the Franchise Agreement is hereby amended accordingly.
- c. If Franchisee is an existing franchisee under the Beverly Ann's Cookies System, Franchisee shall not be required to attend Initial Training and there shall be no Initial Training Deadline.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beverly Anns Cookie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee is not required to attend initial training if they are an existing franchisee within the Beverly Ann's Cookies System. In this case, Beverly Anns Cookie is under no obligation to provide initial training to the franchisee.
However, the document specifies that if the franchisee is not already part of the Beverly Ann's Cookies System, they must complete the initial training program outlined in Item 11 and Section 8 of the Franchise Agreement before starting operations. This ensures that new franchisees are properly trained in the Beverly Ann's Cookie methods and standards.
Even if the franchisee is exempt from initial training, any successor Designated Manager must still attend the initial training. These managers, along with any additional persons attending, are responsible for covering their own hotel and transportation costs associated with the training. This ensures that key personnel are adequately trained, regardless of the franchisee's prior experience.