Who has the discretion to approve or disapprove an alternate input for a Better Blend franchise?
Better_Blend Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 8.3 Alternate Input Approval. If BBF requires Franchisee to purchase a particular Input, and Franchisee desires to purchase an alternate to the Input, 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 Input in its sole discretion. BBF shall provide Franchisee with written notification of the approval or disapproval of any proposed alternate Input within 30 days after receipt of Franchisee's request.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 43)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Better Blend's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Better Blend Franchising, LLC ("BBF") has the sole discretion to approve or disapprove an alternate input. If a franchisee wants to purchase an alternate input, they must submit a written request for approval with any information, specifications, and/or samples requested by BBF. BBF will then provide written notification of the approval or disapproval within 30 days of receiving the request.
This means that as a Better Blend franchisee, you do not have the autonomy to choose your own suppliers for required inputs without prior approval from the franchisor. This control allows Better Blend to maintain consistency and quality across all franchise locations.
It is important to note that Better Blend may have specific criteria for approving alternate inputs, such as evaluations of the vendor's capacity, quality, financial stability, reputation, and reliability, as well as inspections, product testing, and performance reviews. Franchisees should be prepared to provide comprehensive information to support their request for an alternate input. This requirement is fairly standard in franchising, as franchisors need to protect their brand standards and ensure product quality.