When is the Alternative Supplier Evaluation fee due for a Beauty Bungalows franchise?
Beauty_Bungalows Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Supplier Evaluation | Our actual costs in inspecting, testing and investigating the alternative supplier or product, plus travel and living expenses. | Upon invoice | You may only use suppliers and products that we designate or approve in writing. If you propose an alternative supplier or product for use in your Beauty Bungalows Franchise, you must pay the costs of our investigation and testing of the supplier/product, including travel and living expenses incurred during the investigation and testing. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 11–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beauty Bungalows's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Alternative Supplier Evaluation fee is due upon invoicing. This fee covers Beauty Bungalows's actual costs for inspecting, testing, and investigating an alternative supplier or product proposed by the franchisee. These costs also include travel and living expenses incurred during the evaluation process.
Beauty Bungalows requires franchisees to use only approved suppliers and products. If a franchisee wants to use a different supplier or product, they must get written approval from Beauty Bungalows and cover the costs of the evaluation. This policy ensures that all products and suppliers meet Beauty Bungalows's standards and maintain the brand's quality and consistency.
The fact that the fee is based on actual costs plus travel and living expenses means the amount can vary significantly depending on the complexity of the evaluation and the location of the alternative supplier. Franchisees should consider this potential cost when proposing alternative suppliers or products. It is also important to note that the fee is non-refundable, regardless of whether the proposed supplier or product is ultimately approved.