How long will Augusta Lawn Care take to evaluate a proposed supplier?
Augusta_Lawn_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If You would like to use alternative supplier for a product or service to be used in or sold at Your Augusta Lawn Care Business (except in instances where we have designated a sole supplier of any product, item, good, equipment service or supplies), You must submit a Supplier and Product Evaluation Form (as set forth in Section 7.2.3). We may grant or deny any such request in our sole and absolute discretion.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 44–184)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Augusta Lawn Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee wants to use an alternative supplier for a product or service, they must submit a Supplier and Product Evaluation Form. Augusta Lawn Care retains the sole and absolute discretion to grant or deny such requests.
The FDD does not specify a timeframe within which Augusta Lawn Care will complete its evaluation of a proposed supplier.
A prospective franchisee should ask Augusta Lawn Care how long the evaluation process typically takes and what criteria are used to assess and approve new suppliers. This information will help the franchisee understand how much flexibility they have in choosing suppliers and how quickly they can respond to changing market conditions or customer preferences.