What criteria does Best In Class Education Center use to evaluate suppliers?
Best_In_Class_Education_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Our criteria for evaluating suppliers include standards for: (a) quality, performance, design, appearance and price of the product or service; and (b) dependability, production capabilities, reputation and financial strength of the supplier. Upon request, we will provide you with any objective specifications pertaining to our evaluation of a supplier or product, although certain important subjective criteria (e.g., product appearance, design, functionality, etc.) are important to our evaluation but cannot be described in writing.
If you wish to purchase or lease a source-restricted item from a non-approved supplier, you must send us: (a) a written request for approval; (b) product samples for testing purposes; and (c) all additional information we
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 19–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best In Class Education Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the criteria for evaluating suppliers include standards for the quality, performance, design, appearance, and price of the product or service. Additionally, Best In Class Education Center assesses the dependability, production capabilities, reputation, and financial strength of the supplier.
Best In Class Education Center will provide objective specifications pertaining to their evaluation of a supplier or product upon request. However, they also consider subjective criteria such as product appearance, design, and functionality, which are important but cannot be described in writing.
If a franchisee wishes to use a non-approved supplier for source-restricted items, they must submit a written request for approval, product samples for testing, and any additional information requested by Best In Class Education Center. The supplier must also agree to comply with minimum insurance, indemnification, and confidentiality requirements and allow periodic facility inspections. Best In Class Education Center will notify the franchisee of their decision within 30 days after receiving all required information and product samples. Best In Class Education Center may periodically reinspect approved products and suppliers and revoke approval if they fail to meet the current criteria.