What are the exact ingredient standards required by the Beyond Juicery Eatery system?
Beyond_Juicery_Eatery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We approve suppliers who can match the exact ingredients, blend, freshness standards, overall quality, and appearance standards required by the "Beyond Juicery + Eatery" System. We apply the following general criteria in approving a proposed supplier: (1) ability to make products in conformity with our specifications; (2) willingness to protect the trade secrets of a product without dissemination to others; (3) production and delivery capability; (4) reputation and integrity of supplier; and (5) financial condition and insurance coverage of the supplier; (6) adherence to food safety standards; and (7) HACCP approved.
If you want to (i) offer for sale at the Restaurant any brand of product not then-approved by us, (ii) use any brand of product or supply in the operation of the Restaurant that is not then-approved by us as meeting its minimum specifications and quality standards, or (iii) purchase any product from a supplier that is not then-designated by us as an Approved Supplier, you must first notify us in writing and, if requested by us, submit samples and such other information as we require for examination and/or testing or to otherwise determine whether such product, material or supply, or such proposed supplier meets our specifications and quality standards. You must pay a charge not to exceed the reasonable cost of the inspection and evaluation and the actual cost of the test and approval of the proposed supplier or product. We estimate that the costs for such test and approval of the proposed supplier or product could be $5,000 (See Item 6). Our review is typically completed in thirty (30) to forty-five (45) days. We reserve the right, at our option, to reexamine or retest the facilities and products of any supplier of an approved item and to revoke such approval if such item fails to continue to meet any of our standards or criteria. We will send written notice of any revocation of an Approved Supplier.
You are required to purchase all of your food products and certain other supplies from one of our designated suppliers. For example, at this time, you must purchase all your bottled juice, peanut butter, bananas, almond butter, salad dressings, hummus, salsa, certain other Beyond branded food items, and certain other produce items from a Designated Supplier.
Our standards and specifications are in our Operations Manuals and other written materials, which you will be provided access to once you sign our acknowledgement form.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 29–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beyond Juicery Eatery's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to ingredient standards to ensure uniformity within the system. While the exact specifications are not listed in detail within the excerpt, Beyond Juicery Eatery approves suppliers who can match the exact ingredients, blend, freshness standards, overall quality, and appearance standards required by the "Beyond Juicery + Eatery" System. These standards are further detailed in the operations manuals and other written materials, accessible to franchisees after signing an acknowledgment form.
Beyond Juicery Eatery has the right to re-examine or retest the facilities and products of any supplier and to revoke approval if the items fail to meet their standards. Franchisees are required to purchase proprietary inventory, including fruits, vegetables, spices, and other food products and raw materials used in preparing proprietary recipes, from Beyond Juicery Eatery or a designated supplier. For certain items like bottled juice, peanut butter, bananas, almond butter, salad dressings, hummus, salsa, certain other Beyond branded food items, and certain other produce items, franchisees must purchase from a Designated Supplier.
If a franchisee wishes to use a different brand of product or supplier not already approved, they must notify Beyond Juicery Eatery in writing and submit samples for testing. The franchisee will bear the costs of inspection, evaluation, and testing, which could amount to $5,000. Beyond Juicery Eatery will then review the proposed product or supplier, typically completing the review in thirty (30) to forty-five (45) days.
These ingredient and quality control measures are typical in franchise systems to maintain brand consistency and customer expectations. Prospective franchisees should carefully review the operations manuals and approved supplier lists to fully understand the specific requirements and potential costs associated with sourcing ingredients and supplies.