Can Bigfoot Forestry change authorized goods and services at any time?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Authorized Goods & Services.** You must offer and provide all Bigfoot Forestry Services we require from time to time in our commercially reasonable discretion.
We may designate certain Bigfoot Forestry Services as optional, in which case you have the option, but not the obligation, to offer such services.
As a condition to offering optional goods or services you may be required to complete additional training, purchase additional equipment and tools and secure additional licenses or permits.
You may not offer any other goods or services without our prior written permission.
You may not sell any goods or services we have disapproved.
You may not use your Business, or permit your Business to be used, for any purpose other than offering the goods and services we authorize.
We may change authorized goods and services at any time and you must comply with our instructions regarding same.
Any such change shall not constitute a termination of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 42–162)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Bigfoot Forestry has the authority to modify the authorized goods and services that franchisees are required to offer. The FDD states that Bigfoot Forestry "may change authorized goods and services at any time" and franchisees must comply with their instructions regarding such changes. This clause ensures that Bigfoot Forestry can adapt to market demands and maintain brand consistency across all franchise locations.
This provision means that a prospective Bigfoot Forestry franchisee must be prepared to adapt their service offerings based on the franchisor's directives. While franchisees must offer all services Bigfoot Forestry requires, some services may be designated as optional, providing some flexibility. However, offering optional services may require additional training, equipment purchases, and securing additional licenses or permits, potentially increasing the franchisee's investment and operational complexity.
This level of control is typical in franchising, allowing the franchisor to maintain quality and uniformity. However, it also places a degree of risk on the franchisee, who must be ready to invest further in new equipment or training to meet the franchisor's evolving requirements. Franchisees are prohibited from offering any goods or services that have not been approved by Bigfoot Forestry, ensuring adherence to the brand's standards and offerings.