What is the deadline for Brueggers Bagels to provide written notice of approval or disapproval of a proposed supplier after receiving a franchisee's request?

According to Brueggers Bagels's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee requests approval for a new supplier, Brueggers Bagels will generally provide written notice of approval or disapproval within 90 days. This 90-day period starts after Brueggers Bagels receives the franchisee's request and completes its evaluation and testing of the proposed supplier, if such evaluation and testing are required. The franchisee is not allowed to sell or offer for sale any products or services from the proposed supplier until they receive written approval from Brueggers Bagels.

This requirement ensures that Brueggers Bagels maintains control over the quality and standards of products used in its franchise system. By setting a 90-day deadline, Brueggers Bagels provides a reasonable timeframe for franchisees to expect a decision on their supplier requests. However, the approval is contingent on the supplier meeting Brueggers Bagels's standards, which may involve evaluation and testing.

It is important for prospective Brueggers Bagels franchisees to understand this process, as it can impact their ability to source products from suppliers of their choice. Franchisees should factor in this 90-day approval period when planning their supply chain and consider the possibility that their proposed supplier may be rejected. This restriction is typical in franchising, where franchisors seek to maintain consistency and quality across all locations. Franchisees should also be aware that Brueggers Bagels has no obligation to approve any specific supplier or any minimum number of suppliers for any item.