If Bigfoot Forestry approves a good or service, can they later disapprove it?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
in connection with these non-cash systems.
11.9. Suppliers & Purchasing.
- (a) Generally. You must purchase, lease or license, as applicable, all goods, services and other items required by the Manual. You must only purchase goods and services that satisfy all standards and specifications we designate. You must comply with all sourcing and supplier restrictions we impose from time to time.
- (b) System Suppliers. In accordance with the Manual, you must purchase certain goods and services exclusively from suppliers we designate or approve. The Manual may designate us or our affiliate as a designated or approved supplier. We and our affiliates may generate a profit from these purchases. Our right to specify the suppliers you use is necessary so we can control the uniformity and quality of goods and services used, sold or distributed in connection with the development and operation of Bigfoot Forestry Businesses, protect our trade secrets, negotiate bulk purchase discounts and protect the reputation and goodwill associated with our System and Marks. You must immediately discontinue purchasing from any supplier we disapprove.
- (c) Approval Process. If you wish to purchase alternative goods or services or purchase from alternative suppliers, you must send us a request for approval that: (i) identifies the proposed supplier and the goods/services to be purchased;
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD page 33)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company can later disapprove a good or service that they previously approved. Franchisees must only purchase goods and services that meet Bigfoot Forestry's standards and specifications and comply with all sourcing and supplier restrictions imposed by the company.
Bigfoot Forestry requires franchisees to immediately stop purchasing from any supplier they disapprove. If a franchisee wants to purchase alternative goods or services or purchase from alternative suppliers, they must send a request for approval. This request must identify the proposed supplier and the goods/services to be purchased, include all required information about the goods/services and the supplier, and include product samples for examination and testing.
Bigfoot Forestry will either approve or disapprove a request within 30 days after receiving all required information and samples. If Bigfoot Forestry fails to issue its approval within the 30-day period, the request is considered disapproved. The company need not consider substitute goods or alternative suppliers for goods that are proprietary or branded with their Marks. Furthermore, Bigfoot Forestry may periodically reinspect approved products and suppliers and revoke their approval if a product or supplier fails to meet their then-current criteria. Franchisees must reimburse all costs Bigfoot Forestry incurs to evaluate products and suppliers they propose.