Does Boulder Designs provide any warranties regarding the fitness or merchantability of services sold, leased, or licensed by 'Approved Suppliers'?

According to Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Boulder Designs' specifications do not constitute a warranty or representation, express or implied, as to quality, safety, suitability, fitness for a particular purpose, or any manner. Boulder Designs will not be liable to the franchisee or others on account of the designation of standards for the operation of the Franchised Business under the System.

This means that while Boulder Designs may provide a list of approved suppliers, they do not guarantee the quality, safety, or suitability of the products or services provided by these suppliers. A franchisee cannot hold Boulder Designs liable if the approved suppliers' products or services are deficient.

This disclaimer is a risk for franchisees, as they must rely on their own due diligence when selecting and using approved suppliers. It is common practice in franchising for franchisors to disclaim warranties on supplier products to avoid liability for issues outside of their direct control. However, franchisees should carefully evaluate the approved suppliers and consider obtaining their own warranties or guarantees where possible.