Is HSP World an optional or required supplier for Body Brain Center franchisees?
Body_Brain_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You are not required to purchase any inventory for resale although you have the option to do so. All inventory that you purchase must meet our standards and specifications and must be purchased only from designated or approved suppliers. BBYHC's merchandising division, HSP World, is our approved supplier for certain inventory items, including books, uniforms, clothing, healing products, dietary supplements, and skin care products. Inventory items can also be purchased from other suppliers, as long as we approve them.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 16–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Body Brain Center's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, HSP World, BBYHC's merchandising division, is an approved supplier for certain inventory items, including books, uniforms, clothing, healing products, dietary supplements, and skin care products. While franchisees are not required to purchase any inventory for resale, if they choose to do so, they have the option to purchase these items from HSP World or other approved suppliers. All inventory purchased must meet Body Brain Center's standards and specifications.
This means that while using HSP World is not mandatory, franchisees must still adhere to Body Brain Center's standards for any inventory they choose to sell. They can source inventory from other suppliers, but those suppliers must be approved by Body Brain Center. This gives franchisees some flexibility in sourcing inventory while ensuring brand consistency and quality.
It is important to note that Body Brain Center can change its list of approved suppliers. Franchisees will be notified of any changes to the list of approved or designated suppliers within 30 days. This allows Body Brain Center to maintain control over the supply chain and ensure that franchisees are only purchasing inventory from reliable sources that meet its standards.