Does Better Blend currently have any purchasing or distribution cooperatives in place for franchisees?

According to Better Blend's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are currently no purchasing or distribution cooperatives in place for franchisees. This means that franchisees cannot leverage the collective buying power of a cooperative to potentially negotiate better prices on supplies and inventory.

Without a purchasing cooperative, Better Blend franchisees may need to source supplies individually or rely on approved suppliers designated by the franchisor. Item 8 outlines that Better Blend requires franchisees to purchase many items, such as point-of-sale systems, inventory, kitchen equipment, and other supplies, from approved suppliers. While franchisees can request approval for alternative suppliers, Better Blend retains the sole discretion to approve or reject these requests.

The FDD also indicates that Better Blend does not currently have negotiated purchase arrangements with suppliers for the benefit of franchisees, although they may do so in the future. This lack of negotiated arrangements, combined with the absence of a purchasing cooperative, suggests that franchisees may not benefit from pre-negotiated pricing or bulk discounts that are sometimes available in franchise systems with purchasing cooperatives. Prospective franchisees should inquire about the typical costs of goods and supplies and whether Better Blend anticipates establishing purchasing cooperatives or negotiated arrangements in the future to help reduce costs for franchisees.