What conditions might Brueggers Bagels impose on the consideration of a proposed outsourcing vendor?
Brueggers_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 1.5. "Designated Supplier" means a manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, dealer, retailer, or other vendor or source that we designate as the source for particular for products or services.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 61)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 FDD, Brueggers Bagels designates suppliers for particular products or services. The FDD states that a "Designated Supplier" means a manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, dealer, retailer, or other vendor or source that Brueggers Bagels designates as the source for particular products or services.
This means that if a franchisee wishes to use a vendor that is not already approved, Brueggers Bagels would need to designate that vendor as an approved supplier. The FDD does not specify the conditions or process for designating a new supplier.
A prospective franchisee should inquire with Brueggers Bagels about the specific criteria and procedures for getting a vendor approved as a Designated Supplier, as well as any potential costs or requirements associated with this process.