Does the Boulder Designs franchise agreement require Approved Suppliers to provide services?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
eans the site for the operation of the Franchised Business selected by Franchisee and approved in writing by Franchisor;
- "Approved Supplier(s)" means only those companies, and vendors who provide the services, product items, supplies, signs, equipment and other items and services Franchisor from time to time approves (and which are not thereafter disapproved) and that comply with Franchisor's specifications and quality
Boulder Designs® 1 Franchise Agreement | 2025
standards. Franchisor shall provide Franchisee, in the Manual or other written or electronic form, with a list of Approved Suppliers. Further description and requirements can be found in the terms contained in Article 13;
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Approved Suppliers may provide services to franchisees. The franchise agreement defines "Approved Suppliers" as companies and vendors approved by Boulder Designs to provide services, product items, supplies, signs, equipment, and other items.
The agreement specifies that franchisees can contract with Approved Suppliers for local advertising services. This indicates that Approved Suppliers are intended to offer services, not just products, to Boulder Designs franchisees.
Prospective franchisees should obtain a comprehensive list of Approved Suppliers from Boulder Designs, as referenced in Article 13, and carefully evaluate the services they offer, their pricing, and their reliability. Understanding the role and requirements of Approved Suppliers is crucial for managing the franchise effectively and adhering to Boulder Designs' standards.