Is a Pearce Bespoke franchisee required to offer all goods and services that Pearce Bespoke designates as required?
Pearce_Bespoke Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must offer and sell only those goods and services that Pearce Bespoke has approved. You also must offer all goods and services that Pearce Bespoke designates as required for all franchisees. Pearce Bespoke may, at its discretion, add new goods and services, based on its evaluation of various factors, including customer demands, the geographic location of your Franchise and any other factor which Pearce Bespoke deems important to the operation of your Franchise. Pearce Bespoke's right to modify the approved list of goods and services to be offered at a Pearce Bespoke Franchise is not limited.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD pages 30–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Pearce Bespoke's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must offer all goods and services that Pearce Bespoke designates as required. Pearce Bespoke retains the discretion to add new goods and services based on factors such as customer demands and the franchisee's geographic location. This right to modify the approved list of goods and services is not limited.
This requirement ensures uniformity across all Pearce Bespoke franchises, maintaining brand consistency and customer expectations. For a prospective franchisee, this means they must be prepared to adapt their offerings as directed by Pearce Bespoke, which could involve investing in new inventory or training staff on new services.
Pearce Bespoke also controls the products and services a franchisee can offer. Franchisees are restricted to selling only those product categories that Pearce Bespoke approves in writing and must adhere to all quality and customer service standards set by the franchisor. This includes purchasing approved items, furniture, equipment, signs, and supplies from sources that Pearce Bespoke has approved, which may include Pearce Bespoke itself or its affiliates. This level of control helps Pearce Bespoke maintain quality and consistency across all franchise locations.