From whom must a Boulder Designs Franchisee purchase equipment, signs, furniture, and fixtures?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
WHEREAS, Franchisor grants to qualified persons and business entities the right to own and operate BOULDER DESIGNS Businesses using the System and the Marks; and
WHEREAS, Franchisee desires to operate a BOULDER DESIGNS Business, has applied for the Franchise and such application has been approved by Franchisor in reliance upon all of the representations made herein and therein; and
WHEREAS, Franchisor is willing to grant Franchisee a license under the System and the Marks to operate a Franchised Business, subject to Franchisee's strict compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and in reliance upon Franchisee's representations made in this Agreement and in Franchisee's application to become a franchisee under the System.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ARTICLE 1 - DEFINITIONS
Whenever used in this Agreement, the following words and terms have the following meanings:
- "Affiliate" means any business entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Franchisor;
- "Agreement" means this franchise agreement and all exhibits hereto and amendments hereof;
- "Approved Location" means 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, franchisees must purchase equipment, signs, furniture, and fixtures from 'Approved Suppliers.' These suppliers are companies and vendors that Boulder Designs approves and that comply with their specifications and quality standards.
The FDD states that Boulder Designs will provide franchisees with a list of these Approved Suppliers in the Manual or other written or electronic form. This list will include companies and vendors who provide services, product items, supplies, signs, equipment, and other items and services.
This requirement ensures that all Boulder Designs locations maintain a consistent brand image and quality. It is common practice in franchising to mandate approved suppliers to maintain quality control and uniformity across all franchise locations. Prospective franchisees should review the list of Approved Suppliers carefully to understand the available options and associated costs.