What happens if a Bens Soft Pretzels franchisee ceases to purchase from any disapproved supplier?
Bens_Soft_Pretzels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may revoke our approval of a supplier at any time for any reason. Upon receipt of our revocation of approval, you must cease to use or sell any disapproved products and cease to purchase from any disapproved supplier.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 18–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bens Soft Pretzels Franchise Disclosure Document, if Bens Soft Pretzels revokes approval of a supplier, franchisees must cease purchasing from that supplier and stop using or selling any products from that supplier. This requirement is part of maintaining the uniform quality standards of the Bens Soft Pretzels system.
Bens Soft Pretzels retains the right to revoke supplier approval at any time and for any reason. Franchisees are notified of supplier approvals or disapprovals within 30 days of Bens Soft Pretzels receiving all requested information.
This policy ensures that Bens Soft Pretzels can control the quality and consistency of products used and sold at all franchise locations. For a prospective franchisee, this means they must be prepared to switch suppliers immediately if Bens Soft Pretzels revokes approval of a current supplier, which could impact their operations and potentially increase costs if the new approved supplier has different pricing.