Does Bigfoot Forestry currently have any purchasing cooperatives established, and what are the plans for establishing them in the future?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may attempt to negotiate purchase agreements with suppliers, including favorable pricing terms, for the benefit of franchisees. As of the date of this Disclosure Document, we have not negotiated any purchase agreements with suppliers. However our affiliate ACAE, which is a licensed distributor of commercial equipment, sells equipment to franchisees at prices lower than the prices charged to unaffiliated third parties. We may also purchase items in bulk and resell them to you at our cost plus a reasonable markup. Currently there are no purchasing cooperatives but we may establish them in the future. You do not receive material benefits for using designated or approved suppliers other than having access to any discounted pricing we negotiate.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 18–20)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as of the date of the document, Bigfoot Forestry does not have any purchasing cooperatives established. However, Bigfoot Forestry states that it may establish them in the future.
Bigfoot Forestry may attempt to negotiate purchase agreements with suppliers, potentially leading to favorable pricing terms for franchisees. Currently, Bigfoot Forestry's affiliate, ACAE, sells equipment to franchisees at prices lower than those charged to unaffiliated third parties. Additionally, Bigfoot Forestry may purchase items in bulk and resell them to franchisees at cost plus a reasonable markup.
While there are no current purchasing cooperatives, the possibility of their establishment in the future could provide Bigfoot Forestry franchisees with additional benefits, such as access to discounted pricing negotiated by the cooperative. However, the FDD notes that franchisees do not receive material benefits for using designated or approved suppliers other than having access to any discounted pricing Bigfoot Forestry negotiates.