How long does Bigfoot Forestry take to notify me of their decision regarding a non-approved supplier?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you wish to purchase or lease a source-restricted item from a non-approved supplier, you must send us: (a) a written request for approval; (b) product samples for testing purposes; and (c) all additional information we request. The supplier must agree to comply with our minimum insurance, indemnification and confidentiality requirements for system suppliers and allow us to periodically inspect their facility. We may require that the supplier pay us a license fee to use our Marks. We will notify you of our decision within 30 days after we receive all required information and product samples. We may periodically reinspect approved products and suppliers and revoke our approval if a product or supplier fails to meet our then-current criteria. You must reimburse all costs we incur to evaluate products and suppliers you propose.
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, if a franchisee wishes to purchase or lease a source-restricted item from a supplier not already approved by Bigfoot Forestry, the company will notify the franchisee of their decision within 30 days. This 30-day period begins after Bigfoot Forestry receives all required information and product samples from the franchisee.
To request approval for a non-approved supplier, a Bigfoot Forestry franchisee must submit a written request, product samples for testing, and any additional information requested by the company. Additionally, the supplier must agree to comply with Bigfoot Forestry's minimum insurance, indemnification, and confidentiality requirements, and allow Bigfoot Forestry to periodically inspect their facility. Bigfoot Forestry may also require the supplier to pay a license fee to use their marks.
Bigfoot Forestry retains the right to periodically reinspect approved products and suppliers and can revoke approval if the product or supplier no longer meets their criteria. The franchisee is responsible for reimbursing Bigfoot Forestry for all costs incurred during the evaluation of the proposed products and suppliers. This process ensures that all suppliers meet Bigfoot Forestry's standards, but it also places the onus on the franchisee to manage the approval process and associated costs.