Under what condition is Pearce Bespoke obligated to provide pre-opening support to the franchisee?
Pearce_Bespoke Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
adcast media placement and online advertising for its pre-opening and first year marketing activities.
7. FRANCHISOR'S OBLIGATIONS
A. Pre-Opening:
Upon execution of the Franchise Agreement and for so long as Franchisee holds a Pearce Bespoke Franchise, subject to the terms of this Agreement, but prior to Franchisee's commencement of operations of the Pearce Bespoke Franchise, Franchisor shall:
- a. Train Franchisee and its manager(s) as described in this Agreement;
- b. Make electronically accessible all the specifications, approved Suppliers lists, approved supplies lists, extranet access and Manuals.
B. Opening Assistance.
Franchisor will assist in scheduling the opening of the Pearce Bespoke Franchise. Franchisee will not open or commence business operations until Franchisee has received written approval from Franchisor. Franchisor's approval may be withheld if Franchisee fails to meet minimum inventory requirements, training and/or marketing requirements or brand standards established by Franchisor.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Pearce Bespoke's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Pearce Bespoke is obligated to provide pre-opening support to a franchisee upon the execution of the Franchise Agreement. This support is provided as long as the franchisee holds a Pearce Bespoke franchise, and it occurs before the franchisee begins operating their Pearce Bespoke franchise.
Pearce Bespoke's pre-opening obligations include training the franchisee and their managers as described in the Franchise Agreement. Additionally, Pearce Bespoke will make electronically accessible all specifications, approved supplier lists, approved supplies lists, extranet access, and manuals necessary for the franchisee to start their business.
Pearce Bespoke also assists in scheduling the opening of the franchise. However, the franchisee cannot open or begin business operations until they receive written approval from Pearce Bespoke. This approval may be withheld if the franchisee does not meet the minimum inventory, training, marketing requirements, or brand standards established by Pearce Bespoke. Pearce Bespoke will provide pre-opening assistance at no charge and will also provide assistance around the time of the grand opening.