If a Pearce Bespoke franchisee brands a vehicle, what is the maximum age the vehicle can be?
Pearce_Bespoke Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee is not required to purchase or lease a vehicle to operate the Business. Should the Franchisee choose to brand a vehicle with the Marks, it must seek the prior written approval of the Franchisor. Vehicle be in good working condition and no more than five (5) years old. The vehicle must be box wrapped with Pearce Bespoke approved marks and logos, as described in the Operations Manual.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Pearce Bespoke Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are not required to purchase or lease a vehicle to operate their business. However, if a franchisee chooses to brand a vehicle with Pearce Bespoke's marks, they must first obtain prior written approval from Pearce Bespoke.
The FDD specifies that any vehicle branded with Pearce Bespoke's marks must be in good working condition and no more than five (5) years old. Additionally, the vehicle must be box wrapped with Pearce Bespoke approved marks and logos, as described in the Operations Manual.
This requirement ensures that any branded vehicles associated with Pearce Bespoke maintain a consistent and professional image, reflecting positively on the brand. Franchisees need to factor in the cost of potentially upgrading or replacing vehicles to meet this standard if they choose to utilize vehicle branding as part of their marketing strategy.