What is the process for a Beef O Bradys franchisee to request approval of an alternative supplier?
Beef_O_Bradys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
pecifications and standards in writing.
In addition, certain goods, ingredients, beverages, services, supplies, fixtures, equipment and inventory relating to the establishment and operation of your Family Sports Pub must be purchased from us or from suppliers we designate or approve in advance. If you wish to purchase such items from another supplier, you can make a written request to us. We are not able to provide you with any specific criteria we use in considering alternative suppliers; however, we may examine any factor we deem relevant, in our sole discretion, in making the determination, including but not limited to information obtained through inspection and testing of samples. The time frame for our evaluation of requests to approve suppliers will vary depending on numerous factors. Some of these include the type of product, location of the supplier, cooperation and extent of negotiation with the prospective supplier on the various supply terms and confidentiality and the extent of any testing and whether third parties are involved (such as testing services and distributors). We anticipate that the process will usually range from 30 to 60 days, but could take longer depending on the circumstances, many of which are beyond our control. You or the proposed supplier must pay the reasonable cost of any inspection and testing, which is likely to range from $50 to $3,000, depending on the product or service being tested
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. (FDD pages 22–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beef O Bradys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase goods, services, ingredients, and supplies according to Beef O Bradys's specifications and standards, which can be modified in writing. Certain items must be purchased from Beef O Bradys or its designated/approved suppliers. If a franchisee wants to buy these specified items from a different supplier, they must submit a written request to Beef O Bradys for approval.
Beef O Bradys does not provide specific criteria for evaluating alternative suppliers but may consider any factor it deems relevant, including information from inspections and testing of samples. The evaluation timeframe varies, typically ranging from 30 to 60 days, but can be longer due to factors like product type, supplier location, negotiations, confidentiality, and testing involving third parties. The franchisee or the proposed supplier must cover the costs of any inspection and testing, which are estimated to range from $50 to $3,000, depending on the product or service.
Beef O Bradys can revoke its approval of a supplier at any time with written notice. Currently, franchisees are required to purchase all food products, pizza dough, wing sauces, and dressings from Sysco, Beef O Bradys's designated supplier. However, Beef O Bradys may add additional products or designated suppliers at any time, with notice provided through the Confidential Operating Manual. Failing to purchase approved products from approved sources can result in the termination of the Franchise Agreement.