If a Better Blend franchisee wants to use a vendor not already approved, what must they do?
Better_Blend Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 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. BBF
shall provide Franchisee with written notification of the approval or disapproval of any proposed new vendor 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, if a franchisee wants to purchase an input from a vendor that is not already approved or required, they must submit a written request for approval to Better Blend. This request must include any information, specifications, and/or samples that Better Blend asks for.
Better Blend has the discretion to either approve or disapprove the alternative vendor. Better Blend may base its approval on criteria such as evaluations of the vendor's capacity, quality, financial stability, reputation, and reliability, as well as inspections, product testing, and performance reviews.
Better Blend will provide the franchisee with written notification of the approval or disapproval of the proposed new vendor within 30 days after receiving the franchisee's request. This process ensures that all vendors meet Better Blend's standards before their products are used in the franchise system.