To whom is the Initial Inventory payment made for a Beyond Juicery Eatery franchise?
Beyond_Juicery_Eatery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF EXPENDITURE | AMOUNT FOR FRANCHISE AGREEMENT | METHOD OF PAYMENT | WHEN DUE | TO WHOM PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (Note 1) | $15,000 to $30,000 | Lump sum | At signing of Franchise Agreement and prior to opening | Us and our Affiliates |
| Grand Opening Marketing (Note 2) | $10,000 to $13,750 | As incurred | As incurred | Suppliers designated or approved by Us |
| Legal Fees (Note 3) | $100 to $11,000 | As arranged | As arranged | Attorney |
| Lease Review Fee (Note 4) | $0 to $2,500 | As arranged | As arranged | Us or a Supplier designed or approved by Us |
| Furniture, Fixtures, | $95,193 to $100,295 | As arranged | Prior to Opening | Suppliers designated or |
| Equipment (Note 5) | approved by Us | |||
| Build Out (Note 6) | $183,858 to $238,423 | As arranged | As arranged | General Contractor and other vendors |
| Architectural Fees | $9,500 to $12,500 | As incurred | As incurred | Architect |
| (Note 7) | ||||
| Signage (Note 8) | $12,100 to $13,650 | As incurred | As incurred | Suppliers designated or approved by Us |
| Initial Inventory (Note 9) | $12,290 to $14,720 | As incurred | Prior to Opening | Suppliers (other than our affiliates) designated or approved by Us |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 16–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beyond Juicery Eatery's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial inventory payment, which ranges from $12,290 to $14,720, is paid to suppliers (other than Beyond Juicery Eatery's affiliates) designated or approved by Beyond Juicery Eatery. This payment is due prior to opening the franchise location.
This means that as a franchisee, you will need to source your initial stock of inventory from specific suppliers that Beyond Juicery Eatery has authorized. The amount you pay will depend on the quantity and type of inventory needed to start your business. It is important to establish a good relationship with these approved suppliers to ensure a smooth and reliable supply chain for your Beyond Juicery Eatery location.
Unlike some franchise systems where the franchisee purchases the initial inventory directly from the franchisor or its affiliates, Beyond Juicery Eatery allows franchisees to purchase from third-party suppliers that they have approved. This could potentially offer some flexibility in terms of pricing and product selection, but it also means the franchisee is responsible for managing those supplier relationships. It is important to note that while the initial inventory is purchased from third-party suppliers, Beyond Juicery Eatery may require franchisees to purchase certain food and other items from their affiliates on an ongoing basis.