Is an Apricot Lane franchisee allowed to sell merchandise not approved by Country Visions?

According to Apricot Lane's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are restricted in what they can sell. The FDD states that an Apricot Lane franchisee may not use the store to sell merchandise other than that approved by Country Visions, and only in the manner specified by Country Visions.

This means that franchisees must adhere to the approved product list and follow the franchisor's guidelines on how to sell those products. This restriction ensures brand consistency and quality control across all Apricot Lane locations.

Prospective franchisees should carefully review Item 8 of the FDD, which details Country Visions' requirements for approved products and suppliers. Franchisees need to understand that Country Visions has the right to add to or modify the required purchases and vendor lists at its discretion, and they must maintain an inventory reasonably adequate to meet customer needs, potentially including a minimum dollar amount of merchandise.