What specifications and standards must suppliers meet to be approved for Pearce Bespoke?
Pearce_Bespoke Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| meals, and wages, if applicable. | |||
| Annual Certification Training | $199 per session | Yearly | All active clothiers will be required to attend our annual certification training (the “Annual Certification Training”), which may be held online or in person at a location that we designate. We anticipate the cost of recertification will be approximately $199 and will be held monthly. |
| Approval of Supplier Fee | $500 plus cost of examination and approval of a supplier requested by Franchisee. | Prior to examination | You will purchase only such types, models or brands of items, furniture, equipment, signs, and supplies that We approve for Pearce Bespoke as meeting its specifications and standards, including specifications and standards for quality, design, warranties, appearance, function, and performance. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 11–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Pearce Bespoke's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase items, furniture, equipment, signs, and supplies that Pearce Bespoke approves. These items must meet Pearce Bespoke's specifications and standards. These standards include quality, design, warranties, appearance, function, and performance.
To get a supplier approved, a Pearce Bespoke franchisee must pay an "Approval of Supplier Fee" of $500, in addition to covering the costs of the examination and approval process. This fee is due before the examination takes place.
This requirement ensures that all Pearce Bespoke locations maintain a consistent brand image and quality of products. While it gives Pearce Bespoke control over the supply chain, it may limit a franchisee's ability to source cheaper or preferred alternatives without going through the approval process and incurring additional costs.