Does the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise system have any purchasing cooperatives or distribution cooperatives as of the date of this disclosure document?

According to the 2025 Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise system does not have any purchasing cooperatives or distribution cooperatives as of the date of the document. This means that franchisees are not currently part of any formal cooperative buying groups within the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing system.

However, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing does negotiate purchasing arrangements with various vendors through BuyMax, an affiliate. Franchisees are required to participate in and abide by the terms of any vendor purchase program established by Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. This includes purchasing branded products from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing or approved suppliers. BuyMax also sells miscellaneous non-branded products and franchisees are required to use BuyMax's BuyFin customer financing services if they choose to offer customer financing.

While there are no purchasing cooperatives, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing maintains significant control over the supply chain. Franchisees must purchase certain items from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, its affiliates, or designated third parties. This includes branded products, software (ServiceTitan platform), sales and marketing materials, and components of the Equipment Package. For other products and services, franchisees must adhere to Benjamin Franklin Plumbing's specifications or obtain approval of the vendor. This level of control allows Benjamin Franklin Plumbing to maintain brand consistency and potentially benefit from negotiated pricing and rebates.