What initial purchases are required before opening a Bigfoot Forestry franchise?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
l of your proposed Storage Facility. Once approved, you may not store your equipment or tools at any other commercial Storage Facility without first obtaining our approval.
- 7.2. Initial Required Purchases. Before you open, you must purchase our designated Startup Package and Equipment Package and all other Technology Systems, equipment, tools, marketing and promotional materials, inventory and supplies required by the Manual. You must secure a suitable Storage Facility, and obtain our approval of the Storage Facility if required by §7.1, prior to shipment of the Equipment Package.
- 7.3. Bigfoot Forestry Vehicles.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 42–162)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, before opening your franchise, you must purchase a Startup Package and Equipment Package, as well as all other Technology Systems, equipment, tools, marketing and promotional materials, inventory, and supplies as specified in the Manual.
In addition to the above, you must purchase, lease, or otherwise obtain at least one vehicle (a "Bigfoot Forestry Vehicle") that meets Bigfoot Forestry's standards and specifications. This vehicle must be capable of transporting service technicians, operating equipment, and tools to and from job sites. The vehicle's exterior must be branded with the company's designated vehicle wrap or other approved decals, as determined by Bigfoot Forestry.
Finally, you must secure a suitable Storage Facility. If your home will not serve as your Storage Facility, you must rent suitable space from a commercial Storage Facility and obtain Bigfoot Forestry's approval. Securing a Storage Facility is required prior to shipment of the Equipment Package.