Does the Burneys Sweets More initial franchise fee include any inventory?

According to the 2025 Burneys Sweets More Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee of $20,000 does not include inventory. The fee covers training for the franchisee (or a principal if the franchisee is a corporate entity) and their manager at the Burneys Sweets More training facility, as well as one terminal for the approved point-of-sale system. The initial franchise fee is payable in a lump sum when the franchise agreement is signed and is non-refundable.

While the initial franchise fee does not include inventory, franchisees will need to purchase inventory to operate their Burneys Sweets More shop. Item 7 of the FDD discusses the estimated initial investment, and it mentions that as inventory is used, more inventory will need to be purchased with the capital allocated to inventory. Item 8 also states that not purchasing inventory from approved suppliers would violate the Franchise Agreement.

Prospective franchisees should carefully consider the costs associated with purchasing initial and ongoing inventory, as these costs are separate from the initial franchise fee. It is important to factor in the required purchase of products from authorized suppliers, which will represent between 90% and 95% of overall purchases in establishing and operating the Burneys Sweets More franchise. Understanding these requirements and associated costs is crucial for assessing the overall financial investment and potential profitability of a Burneys Sweets More franchise.