Can Buns On Fire approve or disapprove a supplier or item at its sole discretion?
Buns_On_Fire Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e from Franchisor or its designee any new Products, which may be introduced from time to time by Franchisor and be required to offer same to the consuming public for its consumption and shall offer any method of delivery, such as in-store, and delivery, as Franchisor shall designate in the Confidential Operations Manual.
8.7 Approved Suppliers
(i.) In connection with the operation of the Franchised Business, the Franchisee is required to purchase certain items of equipment, if applicable, and also certain products and food supplies, containers, packaging supplies, paper goods and other product service items for the preparation
and service of the Products from sources designated by the Franchisor. Franchisee's obligations under this shall be satisfied so long as Franchisee equips the Franchised Business and keeps it maintained in accordance with Franchisor's strict specifications and standards for the Franchised Business.
- (ii.) In the event that Franchisee proposes to purchase any brand, type, and/or model of products, supplies, or services which are not then approved by Franchisor, Franchisee will first notify Franchisor and will submit to Franchisor, on Franchisor's request, sufficient written specifications, photographs, drawings, samples, and/or other information for a determination by Franchisor of whether the brand, type, and/or model of products, supplies, or services complies with Franchisor's specifications and standards, which determination will be made and communicated to Franchisee in writing within sixty (60) days after receipt of the necessary samples and information. In the event Franchisor does not respond within sixty (60) days Franchisee's request is deemed denied. Franchisor does not make the criteria for approving suppliers available to franchisees. Franchisor may approve or disapprove a supplier or item in Franchisor's sole discretion.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 49–200)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Buns On Fire Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to purchase specific items of equipment, certain products and food supplies, containers, packaging supplies, paper goods, and other product service items from sources that Buns On Fire designates. This requirement ensures that franchisees equip and maintain their Franchised Business in accordance with Buns On Fire's strict specifications and standards.
This means that as a Buns On Fire franchisee, you must adhere to the approved supplier list provided by the company for essential items. This requirement is in place to maintain quality control and consistency across all franchise locations, which is a common practice in the franchise industry.
Buns On Fire also has the right to test samples of products and supplies from the Franchised Business to ensure compliance with their standards and specifications. This allows Buns On Fire to maintain consistent quality and standards across all franchise locations. Franchisees must sell or offer for sale only the Products that meet the specifications and standards approved in writing by Buns On Fire.