Does Bft guarantee a franchisee's performance of any supply contract with an approved supplier?
Bft Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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. The revocation of a previously approved product or alternative supplier is effective immediately when you receive written notice from us of revocation and, following receipt of our notice, you may not place any new orders for the revoked product, or with the revoked supplier.
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, Bft does not guarantee a franchisee's performance of any supply contract with an approved supplier under any circumstances. Bft may approve suppliers based on factors including the quality of the product, the supplier's production and delivery capability, overall business reputation, and financial condition.
Bft may provide an alternate supplier with a copy of their current specifications for any product the franchisee wants the supplier to provide, assuming the supplier enters into a confidentiality and non-disclosure agreement. Bft may also inspect a proposed supplier's facilities and test its products or services, and request that the franchisee reimburse Bft's actual costs associated with the testing or inspection.
Bft will notify the franchisee in writing within 30 days after receiving all necessary information or completing their inspection or testing to advise if they approve or disapprove of the proposed item or supplier. Bft may re-inspect or revoke approval of a supplier or item at any time and for any reason to protect the best interests and goodwill of their System and Marks. The revocation of a previously approved product or alternative supplier is effective immediately when the franchisee receives written notice from Bft of revocation, and following receipt of their notice, the franchisee may not place any new orders for the revoked product, or with the revoked supplier.