Does Beef O Bradys provide specific criteria used in considering alternative suppliers?
Beef_O_Bradys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
h 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, while franchisees can request approval for alternative suppliers, Beef O Bradys does not provide specific criteria used in the evaluation process. Instead, Beef O Bradys may examine any factor they deem relevant in their sole discretion, including information from inspections and testing of samples.
The evaluation timeframe for alternative suppliers varies based on factors such as product type, supplier location, cooperation, supply terms, confidentiality, testing, and third-party involvement. Beef O Bradys estimates the process will typically range from 30 to 60 days but could take longer depending on circumstances. The franchisee or proposed supplier must cover the costs of any required inspections and testing, which could range from $50 to $3,000 depending on the product or service being tested.
Beef O Bradys's approval of an alternative supplier can be revoked at any time with written notice. Franchisees are required to purchase certain goods, ingredients, beverages, services, supplies, fixtures, equipment, and inventory from Beef O Bradys or designated/approved suppliers. Currently, franchisees must purchase all food products, pizza dough, wing sauces, and dressings from Sysco, Beef O Bradys's designated supplier. Beef O Bradys can add additional products and/or designated suppliers at any time with notice to the franchisee, potentially through updates to the Confidential Operating Manual.