How will Bigfoot Forestry notify franchisees of changes to specifications and suppliers for source-restricted goods and services?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
tricted Purchases and Leases - Generally**
You must purchase or lease certain source-restricted goods and services for the development and operation of your Business. "Source-restricted" means the good or service must meet our specifications and/or must be purchased from an approved or designated supplier (in some cases, an exclusive designated supplier, which may be us or an affiliate). The Manual includes our specifications and supplier list. We notify you of changes to our specifications and suppliers by email, updates to the Manual or other means of communication.
Supplier Criteria
Our criteria for evaluating suppliers include standards for: (a) quality, performance, design, appearance and price of the product or service; and (b) dependability, production capabilities, reputation and financial strength of the supplier. Upon request, we will provide you with any objective specifications pertaining to our evaluation of a supplier or product, although certain important subjective criteria (e.g., product appearance, design, functionality, etc.) are important to our evaluation but cannot be described in writing.
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, the company will inform franchisees of any changes to the specifications or suppliers of source-restricted goods and services through email, updates to the Manual, or other means of communication. Source-restricted goods and services are those that must meet Bigfoot Forestry's specifications and/or be purchased from an approved or designated supplier, which could potentially be an exclusive supplier or even Bigfoot Forestry itself or an affiliate.
This means that as a Bigfoot Forestry franchisee, you must stay vigilant for updates from the company regarding approved suppliers and product specifications. Relying on outdated information could lead to non-compliance and potential penalties. The Manual serves as a key reference point, but email and other communications should also be monitored regularly to ensure you are using the correct suppliers and adhering to the latest standards.
Bigfoot Forestry estimates that 75% to 95% of the total purchases and leases to establish and operate your Bigfoot Forestry Business will consist of source-restricted goods or services. These items include the vehicle wrap or vehicle decals, operating equipment and tools (which must be purchased exclusively from their affiliate), certain Technology System components, and uniforms (which must be purchased exclusively from their affiliate).