Under what conditions will Pearce Bespoke provide advisory services to my franchise?
Pearce_Bespoke Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
During the operation of Franchisee's business, Franchisor will:
- (1) inspect the Pearce Bespoke Franchise as often as Franchisor deems necessary and provide written reports to Franchisee on operations;
- (2) provide, upon the written request of Franchisee, advisory services pertaining to operation of Franchisee's business;
- (3) periodically make available to Franchisee all changes, improvements and additions to the Business System to the same extent as made available to other franchisees;
- (4) provide Franchisee with all supplements and modifications to the Manuals;
- (5) develop and approve advertising and marketing materials;
- (6) provide on-going training and support in the manner and to the extent Franchisor considers appropriate;
- (7) regulate quality standards and products throughout the network of the Pearce Bespoke Franchise; and
- (8) provide negotiation of group rates for purchases of products and materials as Franchisor, in its sole discretion, deems necessary and appropriate;
Any evaluation or inspection Franchisor conducts is not intended to exercise, and does not constitute, control over Franchisee's day-to-day operation of the Business or to assume any responsibility for Franchisee's obligations under this Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Pearce Bespoke Franchise Disclosure Document, Pearce Bespoke will provide advisory services to franchisees under specific conditions. During the operation of the franchise, Pearce Bespoke will offer advisory services pertaining to the operation of the franchisee's business, but only upon the franchisee's written request. This means that franchisees must proactively seek assistance from Pearce Bespoke in writing to receive these advisory services.
Pearce Bespoke also conducts inspections of the franchise as often as they deem necessary and provides written reports to the franchisee regarding operations. These inspections are separate from the advisory services and are conducted at Pearce Bespoke's discretion. It is important to note that these evaluations and inspections are not intended to control the franchisee's day-to-day operations or assume responsibility for the franchisee's obligations under the Franchise Agreement.
In addition to advisory services, Pearce Bespoke also provides ongoing training and support, makes available changes and improvements to the Business System, provides supplements and modifications to the manuals, develops and approves advertising and marketing materials, regulates quality standards, and may negotiate group rates for purchases of products and materials. These services are provided to the extent that Pearce Bespoke considers appropriate.