What is the fee charged by Best Brains for evaluating an alternate supplier?
Best_Brains Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Approval of Alternate Suppliers
To have an alternate supplier approved, you must first notify us in writing, submit sufficient specifications, samples and information, along with our then current fee (which is currently $500 per day) for each person we provide for this determination plus reasonable expenses. Our criteria for approving suppliers is confidential and is not available to franchisees. You may contract only with suppliers whom we have approved. We will notify you of our approval or disapproval within 30 days of our receiving all requested information. We may revoke our approval of a supplier at any time for any rea
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 19–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Brains's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee wants to use an alternate supplier, Best Brains charges a fee for evaluating that supplier. This fee covers the cost of Best Brains's personnel involved in the evaluation process.
Specifically, Best Brains charges $500 per day for each person they assign to evaluate the proposed alternate supplier. In addition to this daily fee, the franchisee is also responsible for covering any reasonable expenses incurred during the evaluation. This means that the total cost for evaluating an alternate supplier can vary depending on the complexity of the evaluation and the number of days and personnel required.
It's important to note that Best Brains's criteria for approving suppliers are confidential and not disclosed to franchisees. Best Brains retains the right to revoke approval of a supplier at any time, for any reason. Franchisees are obligated to use only approved suppliers and will be notified of any changes to approved suppliers through the Operations Manual or other written communication.