Are Boulder Designs franchisees required to purchase certain supplies and equipment from the franchisor?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In addition, Franchisor requires Franchisee to purchase, through an approved supplier, the approved point of sale system ("POS"). Franchisee will be responsible for any ongoing upgrades or updates to the POS, ongoing maint
Section 10.2 Modification of the System
Franchisee recognizes that from time to time, Franchisor may introduce, as part of the System, other methods or technology which require certain System modifications including, without limitation, the adoption and use of modified or substitute Marks, new computer hardware and software, equipment, signs or fixtures. Franchisee agrees to make all required upgrades and modifications at its expense as may be required by Franchisor. Franchisee agrees to comply with Franchisor's directions within a reasonable time after receiving notice of such changes. Franchisor is not required to reimburse Franchisee for any costs or expenses associated with making such trade or service mark changes, for any loss of revenue due to any modified or discontinued Mark, or for your expenses in promoting a modified or substitute trademark or service mark. Any other additional investment other than modification or substitution of Marks is required to be made in the last year of the initial term, Franchisee may avoid making the investment by providing notice of intent not to renew the Franchise Agreement unless the investment is in connection with a modification to the System required by law or court order.
Section 6.6 Right to Inspect
To preserve the validity and integrity of the Marks and any copyrighted materials licensed hereunder, and to ensure that Franchisee is properly employing the Marks in the operation of the Franchised Business, Franchisor and its designees have the right to enter and inspect the Franchised Business and the Approved Location at all reasonable times and, additionally, have the right to observe the manner in which Franchisee renders services and conducts activities and operations, and to inspect facilities, equipment, accessories, products, supplies, reports, forms and documents and related data to ensure that Franchisee is operating the Franchised Business in accordance with the quality control provisions and performance standards established by Franchisor. Such inspections may also include, without limitation, conducting any type of audit or review necessary to evaluate your compliance with all required payments, standards, specifications or procedures. We may, from time to time, make suggestions and give mandatory instructions with respect to your operation of your BOULDER DESIGNS franchise as we consider necessary or appropriate to ensure compliance with the then-current quality standards of the System and to protect the goodwill and image of the System. Franchisor and its agents shall have the right, at any reasonable time, to remove sufficient quantities of products, supplies or other items to test whether such products or items meet Franchisor's
standards.
- "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
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to purchase a point-of-sale (POS) system through an approved supplier. Franchisees are also responsible for any ongoing upgrades or updates to the POS system, as well as its maintenance.
Boulder Designs also has the right to introduce new methods or technology that require system modifications, including new computer hardware and software, equipment, signs, or fixtures. Franchisees are responsible for making all required upgrades and modifications at their own expense as required by Boulder Designs. However, franchisees can avoid additional investments, other than modifications or substitutions of marks, if the investment is required in the last year of the initial term, by providing notice of intent not to renew the Franchise Agreement, unless the investment is in connection with a modification to the System required by law or court order.
To ensure quality control and proper use of trademarks, Boulder Designs has the right to inspect the franchised business, including facilities, equipment, accessories, products, and supplies. They can also remove products or supplies for testing to ensure they meet the brand's standards. This allows Boulder Designs to maintain the integrity of the brand and system-wide standards.
The franchise agreement defines "Approved Suppliers" as those companies and vendors who provide services, product items, supplies, signs, equipment, and other items and services that Boulder Designs approves from time to time and that comply with their specifications and quality standards. Boulder Designs will provide franchisees with a list of Approved Suppliers in the Manual or other written or electronic form.