Will a Buff City Soap franchisee be billed directly by the Supplier for the use of the Services?
Buff_City_Soap Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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)
The 2025 Buff City Soap Franchise Disclosure Document includes acknowledgements related to third-party supplier agreements, but it does not explicitly state whether a franchisee will be billed directly by the supplier for the use of services. However, it does state that all Buff City Soap franchisees are required to utilize certain services in connection with the operation of their Makeries.
Specifically, the FDD mentions a Master Agreement between Buff City Soap Franchising, LLC and SALOCA LTD for the use of the Appointedd Solution online booking platform. It also mentions a Master Agreement with Woven Brands, LLC for the use of their procedures and shared links tool. Franchisees must acknowledge these terms and conditions to gain access to these services.
Because the FDD does not specify the billing arrangements between the franchisee and these suppliers, prospective franchisees should clarify with Buff City Soap whether they will be billed directly by SALOCA LTD or Woven Brands, LLC for the use of the Appointedd Solution and Woven Brands' services, respectively, or if these costs are handled differently.