If Bigfoot Forestry requires approval for something, how must a franchisee request it?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (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; (ii) includes all information we require about the goods/services and the supplier (including the supplier's qualifications, reputation, financial strength and production capabilities); and (iii) includes product samples for examination and testing purposes.
We may condition our approval on the supplier's agreement to comply with our minimum insurance, indemnification and confidentiality requirements for system suppliers.
We will approve or disapprove your request within 30 days after we receive all required information and samples.
Your request is deemed disapproved if we fail to issue our approval within the 30-day period.
You must reimburse all costs we incur to review suppliers or goods/services you propose.
We need not consider substitute goods or alternative suppliers for goods that are proprietary or branded with our Marks.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 42–162)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bigfoot Forestry FDD, if a franchisee wants to purchase alternative goods or services, or purchase from alternative suppliers, they must submit a request for approval. This request must include specific information.
The request must identify the proposed supplier and the goods or services to be purchased. It also needs to include all information Bigfoot Forestry requires about the goods, services, and the supplier. This includes the supplier's qualifications, reputation, financial strength, and production capabilities. Additionally, the franchisee must provide product samples for examination and testing.
Bigfoot Forestry may require the supplier to agree to their minimum insurance, indemnification, and confidentiality requirements. Bigfoot Forestry will then approve or disapprove the request within 30 days after receiving all the necessary information and samples. If Bigfoot Forestry fails to respond within this 30-day period, the request is considered disapproved. The franchisee is responsible for reimbursing Bigfoot Forestry for all costs incurred in reviewing the proposed suppliers or goods and services. However, Bigfoot Forestry does not need to consider substitute goods or alternative suppliers for goods that are proprietary or branded with their Marks.