Where can I find a list of approved suppliers for the Bang Cookies franchise?
Bang_Cookies Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
At all times, in the construction and operation of the Franchised Business, Franchisee shall exclusively install, use, attach, maintain, replenish and replace only those types of construction and decorating materials, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and signs that Franchisor has approved or designated in the operations manual for Bang Cookies Shops as meeting Franchisor's specifications and standards for appearance, function and performance. Franchisee only may purchase approved or designated types of construction and decorating materials, fixtures, equipment, furniture and signs from any supplier approved or designated by Franchisor, which may include Franchisor and Franchisor's affiliates.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 56–245)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Bang Cookies' 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the list of approved or designated suppliers for construction materials, decorating materials, fixtures, equipment, furniture, and signs can be found in the operations manual. Franchisees are required to exclusively use construction and decorating materials, furniture, fixtures, equipment, and signs that Bang Cookies has approved or designated in the operations manual.
Bang Cookies franchisees may only purchase approved or designated types of these items from suppliers that Bang Cookies has approved or designated, which may include Bang Cookies itself or its affiliates. The Operations Manual contains the policies, procedures, and requirements for the development and operation of Bang Cookies Shops.
The operations manual may consist of one or more volumes, handbooks, manuals, written materials, videos, electronic media files, cloud/internet based list-service, intranet, internet based and accessed databases, computer media, email, webinars and other materials as may be modified, added to, replaced or supplemented by Bang Cookies from time to time. Subject to Bang Cookies' modification from time to time and based on their Reasonable Business Judgment, the operations manual designates the Approved Services and Products that must be offered and sold by the Franchised Business.
It is important for prospective franchisees to review the operations manual carefully to understand the specific requirements and approved suppliers for all materials and equipment needed to operate a Bang Cookies franchise. This ensures compliance with Bang Cookies' standards for appearance, function, and performance, and helps maintain the consistency and quality of the brand.