Is Bombs Away Franchising required to approve a proposed new vendor for a Bombs Away franchise?
Bombs_Away Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 8.2 Alternate Vendor Approval. If Bombs Away Franchising requires Franchisee to purchase a particular Input only from an Approved Vendor or Required Vendor, and Franchisee desires to purchase the Input from another vendor, then Franchisee must submit a written request for approval and any information, specifications and/or samples requested by Bombs Away Franchising. Bombs Away Franchising may condition its approval on such criteria as Bombs Away Franchising deems appropriate, which may include evaluations of the vendor's capacity, quality, financial stability, reputation, and reliability; inspections; product testing, and performance reviews. Bombs Away Franchising will provide Franchisee with written notification of the approval or disapproval of any proposed new vendor within 30 days after receipt of Franchisee's request.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 35–36)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Bombs Away's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may request approval for alternate vendors under certain conditions. If Bombs Away requires franchisees to purchase a particular input only from an Approved Vendor or Required Vendor, and a franchisee desires to purchase that input from another vendor, the franchisee must submit a written request for approval. This request must include any information, specifications, and/or samples requested by Bombs Away.
Bombs Away has the right to set criteria for approval, which may include evaluations of the vendor's capacity, quality, financial stability, reputation, and reliability, as well as inspections, product testing, and performance reviews. Bombs Away will then provide the franchisee with written notification of the approval or disapproval of the proposed new vendor within 30 days after receiving the franchisee's request.
This process allows Bombs Away to maintain quality control and consistency across all franchise locations by ensuring that all vendors meet their standards. However, it also provides franchisees with an avenue to propose alternative vendors if they believe it could benefit their business, subject to Bombs Away's approval. Franchisees should be prepared to provide comprehensive information about any proposed vendor to support their request.