What is the impact of following Pearce Bespoke's methods and procedures on the 'Additional Funds' needed?

According to Pearce Bespoke's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the degree to which a franchisee adheres to Pearce Bespoke's established methods and procedures can influence the amount of 'Additional Funds' required. The FDD specifies that the estimate for 'Additional Funds – 3 Months' ranges from $0 to $20,000. These funds are intended to cover pre-operational expenses not listed elsewhere, as well as the initial three months of operational expenses.

The FDD lists examples of what the additional funds cover, including employee wages, salaries, payroll taxes, health and workers' compensation, benefits, staff recruiting expenditures, additional legal and accounting fees, additional business operational fees, insurance, bank charges, additional supplies and equipment, state tax and license fees, deposits, prepaid expenses, and other miscellaneous expenditures.

Pearce Bespoke states that the costs depend on factors such as whether the franchisee intends to be an owner-operator, whether they intend to hire, and how closely they follow Pearce Bespoke's methods and procedures. Other factors include the franchisee's management capabilities, business acumen, operational experience, local economic conditions, the local market for the Pearce Bespoke concept, the prevailing wage rate, competition, and the sales levels reached during this initial period. The FDD notes that these figures are estimates, and Pearce Bespoke cannot guarantee that franchisees will not have additional expenses.