Are there procedures for a Boulder Designs franchisee to secure approval for alternative suppliers for required supplies and equipment?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ns 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.
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 from 'Approved Suppliers.' These are companies and vendors that Boulder Designs has approved to provide services, product items, supplies, signs, equipment, and other items. These suppliers must comply with Boulder Designs' specifications and quality standards.
The FDD states that Boulder Designs will provide franchisees with a list of Approved Suppliers in the Manual or other written or electronic form. Article 13 of the franchise agreement contains further details and requirements regarding approved suppliers.
While the FDD excerpt specifies that franchisees must use 'Approved Suppliers,' it does not detail the procedures for requesting approval of alternative suppliers. Prospective franchisees should inquire with Boulder Designs about the process for getting a supplier approved if they wish to use someone not already on the approved list.