What factors does Bft consider when evaluating and approving suppliers?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
n informed decision whether the goods, equipment, supplies or supplier meet our specifications and quality standards. In evaluating a supplier that you propose to us, we consider not only the quality of the particular product at issue, but also the supplier's production and delivery capability, overall business reputation and financial condition. We may provide any alternate supplier you propose with a copy of our then-current specifications for any product(s) you wish the supplier to supply, provided the supplier enters into a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement in the form we specify. We may also inspect a proposed supplier's facilities and test its products and/or services, and request that you reimburse our actual costs associated with the testing/inspection.
We will notify you in writing within 30 days after we receive all necessary information and/or complete our inspection or testing to advise you if we approve or disapprove the proposed item and/or supplier. The criteria we use in approving or rejecting new suppliers is proprietary, but we may (although are not required to) make it available to you upon request. Each supplier that we approve must comply with our usual and customary requirements regarding insurance, indemnification and non-disclosure. If we approve any supplier, we will not guarantee your performance of any supply contract with that supplier under any circumstances. We may re-inspect and/or revoke our approval of a supplier or item at any time and for any reason to protect the best interests and goodwill of our System and Marks.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 32–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bft's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, when evaluating a supplier, Bft considers several factors beyond just the price of goods or services. These factors include the quality of the product, the supplier's production and delivery capabilities, their overall business reputation, and their financial condition. Bft may also inspect the supplier's facilities and test their products or services.
Bft requires suppliers to meet certain standards, including compliance with insurance, indemnification, and non-disclosure requirements. Bft may also negotiate purchase arrangements, including price terms, with approved suppliers on behalf of the franchise system. However, Bft does not guarantee the franchisee's performance of any supply contract with an approved supplier.
Prospective franchisees should note that Bft retains the right to re-inspect or revoke approval of a supplier or item at any time to protect the best interests and goodwill of the Bft system. If a supplier's approval is revoked, franchisees must immediately cease placing new orders with that supplier or for the revoked product. Franchisees are required to operate their studios in strict conformance with Bft's methods, standards, and specifications, and are responsible for the costs associated with complying with any modifications to the system.