How will Better Blend communicate changes to vendor requirements to its franchisees?
Better_Blend Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
r any legally protected class in the jurisdiction where the Business is located, or (iv) any act which injures or is likely to injure the goodwill associated with the Marks, in BBF's reasonable opinion.
ARTICLE 8. SUPPLIERS AND VENDORS
- 8.1 Generally. Franchisee shall acquire all Inputs required by BBF from time to time in accordance with System Standards. BBF may require Franchisee to purchase or lease any Inputs from BBF, BBF's designee, Required Vendors, Approved Vendors, and/or under BBF's specifications. BBF may change any such requirement or change the status of any vendor. To make such requirement or change effective, BBF shall issue the appropriate System Standards.
- 8.2 Alternate Vendor Approval. If BBF requires Franchisee to purchase a particular Input only from an Approved Vendor or Required Vendor, and Franchisee desires to purchase the Input from another vendor, then Franchisee must submit a written request for approval and any information, specifications and/or samples requested by BBF. BBF may approve or disapprove the alternative vendor in its sole discretion. BBF may condition its approval on such criteria as BBF deems appropriate, which may include evaluations of the vendor's capacity, quality, financial stability, reputation, and reliability; inspections; product testing, and performance reviews.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Better Blend's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Better Blend may change vendor requirements and will communicate these changes to franchisees through System Standards. Better Blend requires franchisees to acquire all required inputs in accordance with the System Standards, and may require franchisees to purchase or lease inputs from Better Blend, Better Blend's designee, required vendors, or approved vendors, or under Better Blend's specifications.
If a franchisee wants to use an alternate vendor, they must submit a written request for approval with any information, specifications, and/or samples requested by Better Blend. Better Blend has the sole discretion to approve or disapprove the alternative vendor and may base its approval on criteria such as the vendor's capacity, quality, financial stability, reputation, and reliability, as well as inspections, product testing, and performance reviews.
Better Blend will provide written notification of the approval or disapproval of any proposed new vendor within 30 days after receiving the franchisee's request. This ensures franchisees are informed about the status of their vendor requests in a timely manner. This process allows Better Blend to maintain quality and consistency across all franchise locations while also considering franchisees' preferences for alternative vendors.