What happens after a Beard Papas franchisee receives written notification of a modification to the approved supplier list?
Beard_Papas Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor shall provide Franchisee with reasonable notice of modifications and changes made to the Operations Manual and, such notice may take form of electronic communications including emails and, if the Operations Manual is maintained on an online web based platform, notifications within said platform. Franchisor shall provide Franchisee with a reasonable period of time, as determined by Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment, to implement change and modifications to the as set forth in the Operations Manual. Without limitation to the foregoing, Franchisee may only offer and sell the Approved Services and Products and utilize the System Supplies as designated by Franchisor, in Franchisor's Reasonable Business Judgment, in the Operations Manual and, in accordance with the terms, specifications and requirements set forth in the Operations Manual and as Franchisor may supplement and modify the Operations Manual from time to time or, as Franchisor may otherwise designate in writing.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 58–275)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Beard Papas FDD, if Beard Papas modifies the Operations Manual, which includes changes to approved suppliers, they will provide the franchisee with reasonable notice of these changes. This notice can be delivered through electronic communications, such as emails, or via notifications on an online web-based platform if the Operations Manual is maintained there.
Following the notification, Beard Papas will grant the franchisee a reasonable period of time to implement the changes and modifications outlined in the Operations Manual. The determination of what constitutes a reasonable period of time is made by Beard Papas, using their reasonable business judgment.
This means a Beard Papas franchisee must stay informed of updates to the Operations Manual and be prepared to adapt their business practices, including sourcing System Supplies and Approved Services and Products, according to the new guidelines. Failure to comply with these modifications could result in a breach of the franchise agreement.