What must a Big Air Trampoline Park franchisee do if they want to use unapproved suppliers?
Big_Air_Trampoline_Park Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
s by which we will do so will be disclosed to you. It is a material breach of your Franchise Agreement if you buy Products, equipment, supplies, fixtures, inventory, goods or services from anyone other than our designated or approved suppliers or distributors without our prior written approval. If you desire to use suppliers other than those which have been approved by us, you must submit your request to us in writing. We will then review the request and notify you of our approval or disapproval within 30 days.
We apply the following general criteria in approving a proposed supplier; ability to provide sufficient quantity of product; quality of products and/or services at competitive prices; production and delivery capability; and dependability and general reputation of the supplier.
You may request that we approve or designate a new supplier by following the procedures, and paying all required fees and expenses for approval, as set forth in the Operations Manual and modified periodically by us as we determine is necessary. We will not unreasonably withhold the approval of a supplier; however, in order to make such determination, we may require that samples from a proposed new supplier be delivered to us for testing and approval prior to use. We reserve the right to require that you pay or reimburse us for the reasonable cost of investigation in determining whether such products, services, materials, forms, items or supplies satisfy our specifications.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 22–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Big Air Trampoline Park's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are generally required to purchase equipment, supplies, fixtures, inventory, goods, and services from approved or designated suppliers. If a franchisee wishes to deviate from this requirement and use a supplier that is not already approved, they must first seek written approval from Big Air Trampoline Park. Buying from unapproved sources without this prior authorization constitutes a material breach of the Franchise Agreement.
To initiate the approval process, the franchisee must submit a written request to Big Air Trampoline Park. The franchisor will then review the request and notify the franchisee of their decision, either approving or disapproving the proposed supplier, within 30 days. Big Air Trampoline Park outlines general criteria used to evaluate potential suppliers, including their ability to provide sufficient quantities of the product, the quality of the products or services at competitive prices, their production and delivery capabilities, and their overall dependability and reputation.
Big Air Trampoline Park also specifies that franchisees may formally request the approval or designation of a new supplier. This process involves following specific procedures and covering all associated fees and expenses as detailed in the Operations Manual, which Big Air Trampoline Park may modify periodically. While Big Air Trampoline Park states that they will not unreasonably withhold approval, they may require samples from the proposed supplier for testing and approval before use. The franchisee may also be responsible for paying or reimbursing Big Air Trampoline Park for the reasonable costs of investigating whether the supplier meets the required specifications.
For specific equipment like computer systems, software, trampolines, and pizza ovens, the approval process may have additional requirements or designated suppliers. However, Big Air Trampoline Park commits to responding to requests for approval to purchase other equipment within 10 business days from the date the request is received. This structured approval process ensures that Big Air Trampoline Park maintains consistent standards across all franchise locations while allowing franchisees the opportunity to propose alternative suppliers under certain conditions.