Who has control over all aspects of the Intranet for a Buff City Soap franchise?
Buff_City_Soap Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Buff City Soap Franchising, LLC ("Franchisor") has entered into a contract ("Master Agreement") with SALOCA LTD ("Supplier") for the use of Supplier's online booking platform subscription services via appointedd.com ("Appointedd Solution"). In accordance with the Buff City Soap® System Standards, all Buff City Soap Franchisees are required to utilize the Appointedd Solution in connection with the operation of Buff City Soap Makeries. Execution of this Acknowledgment is required prior to Franchise being granted access to the Appointedd Solution.
NOW THEREFORE, Franchisee acknowledges and agrees to the following:
EXHIBIT M
WOVEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REQUIREMENT TO
COMPLY WITH TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Buff City Soap Franchising, LLC ("Franchisor") has entered into a contract ("Master Agreement") with Woven Brands, LLC ("Supplier") for the use of Supplier's procedures and shared links tool (collectively, the "Services"). In accordance with the Buff City Soap® System Standards, all Buff City Soap Franchisees are required to utilize the Services in connection with the operation of Buff City Soap Makeries. Execution of this Acknowledgment is required prior to Franchisee being granted access to the Services.
NOW THEREFORE, Franchisee acknowledges and agrees to the following:
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 69–186)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the FDD does not specify which party controls all aspects of the Intranet for a Buff City Soap franchise. However, the document does state that Buff City Soap Franchising, LLC requires franchisees to use certain online platforms and services in connection with operating their Makeries.
Specifically, Exhibit L mentions that franchisees must use SALOCA LTD's online booking platform, Appointedd Solution, and Exhibit M states that franchisees must use Woven Brands, LLC's procedures and shared links tool. These requirements are part of the Buff City Soap System Standards, and franchisees must acknowledge and agree to these terms before being granted access to these services.
While the FDD mandates the use of specific online platforms, it does not explicitly detail who manages or controls the overall Intranet system, or whether such a system even exists as a centralized entity. A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from Buff City Soap Franchising, LLC regarding the structure, control, and management of any Intranet or similar communication and resource-sharing platform used within the franchise system.