How must I order and receive supplies for my Antioch Pizza Shop Business?
Antioch_Pizza_Shop Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ffiliate Wix Repair, Inc.
Proprietary and Other Products
You must use only our proprietary and approved nonproprietary ingredients, recipes, formulas, cooking techniques and processes, and equipment and supplies in the operation of the Antioch Pizza Shop Business and preparation of the menu items. These items are set forth in the Operations Manual that we will provide to you, as updated from time to time, as well as other relevant written materials. All such supplies must be ordered and delivered through our approved suppliers and vendors. In addition, branded and non-branded uniforms, containers, cups, plates, wrapping, eating utensils, napkins, and other customer service materials of all descriptions and types, and signs must be purchased according to our specifications and standards and/or from our approved suppliers.
We reserve the right to develop lines of proprietary merchandise including cookbooks, specialty food items, hats, t-shirts and other retail items which you may be required to purchase from us or an affiliate for sale in your Antioch Pizza Shop Business.
Approved Suppliers
You must hire a contractor for build-out of the premises of the Antioch Pizza Shop from a supplier we have approved.
All other equipment and supplies used in your Antioch Pizza Shop Business must meet our specifications and standards, and/or you must purchase them from suppliers approved by us in writing. Any changes to these specifications will first be tested by us, and then passed on to franchisees in writing with notice that you have two weeks to implement the changes.
We do not make our specific criteria for supplier approval or revocation available to franchisees, nor do we permit franchisees to contract with alternative suppliers who meet our criteria for approved suppliers but have not been specifically approved by us. In order to have an alternative
supplier approved, you must submit a written request to us for approval of the supplier. Depending upon the supplier, you will be invoiced an evaluation fee ranging from $500 to $2,500 as compensation for our investigation and sampling of the proposed supplier. We will respond to your written request of our approval or disapproval of the proposed supplier within 30 days of receipt. If we determine that a previously approved supplier no longer conforms to our standards, we will notify you and you must discontinue your purchases from that supplier.
If you are purchasing a Food Truck/Trailer franchise, you must lease kitchen space from a commissary approved by us.
As of the issuance date of this disclosure document, other than Wix Repair, Inc., neither we nor any of our affiliates are designated or approved suppliers or the only approved suppliers of any goods or services. Other than Wix Repair, Inc., neither we nor any of our officers owns an interest in any supplier.
Insurance
You must obtain the insurance coverage required by the Franchise Agreement from a carrier we authorize, which insures you, us as an additional insured, and any other persons we designate by name. The insurance policies must include, at minimum: (a) comprehensive general liability insurance, including product liability insurance, with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate;
Source: Item 8 — Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services (FDD pages 24–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Antioch Pizza Shop's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, you must order and receive all supplies through their approved suppliers and vendors. This includes proprietary and approved nonproprietary ingredients, recipes, formulas, cooking techniques, processes, equipment, and supplies used in the operation of the Antioch Pizza Shop business and preparation of menu items. You must also purchase branded and non-branded uniforms, containers, cups, plates, wrapping, eating utensils, napkins, other customer service materials, and signs according to Antioch Pizza Shop's specifications and standards from their approved suppliers.
Before opening your Antioch Pizza Shop, you must purchase equipment from approved and designated suppliers no fewer than 12 weeks before opening. This equipment includes kitchen equipment and a computer system. You must also purchase initial inventory from designated and approved suppliers at least 5 days before opening, consisting of food supplies, ingredients for food preparation, and related items necessary to equip the business. Certain proprietary food products and ingredients, including dough, meat, seasonings, and sauces, must be purchased only from suppliers designated by Antioch Pizza Shop. Currently, customized dough rollers must be purchased from their affiliate, Wix Repair, Inc.
Antioch Pizza Shop does not make its specific criteria for supplier approval or revocation available to franchisees, nor do they permit franchisees to contract with alternative suppliers who meet their criteria but have not been specifically approved. To have an alternative supplier approved, you must submit a written request and may be invoiced an evaluation fee ranging from $500 to $2,500 for the investigation and sampling of the proposed supplier. Antioch Pizza Shop will respond to your request within 30 days of receipt. If a previously approved supplier no longer conforms to their standards, you will be notified and must discontinue purchases from that supplier.
The FDD estimates that the required purchases and leases will constitute approximately 65% to 95% of all purchases and leases you will incur to establish your Antioch Pizza Shop business and approximately 30% to 45% of all purchases and leases you will incur to operate the Antioch Pizza Shop. Antioch Pizza Shop also reserves the right to develop lines of proprietary merchandise, including cookbooks, specialty food items, hats, t-shirts, and other retail items, which you may be required to purchase from them or an affiliate for sale in your Antioch Pizza Shop business.