Does the Burros Fries FDD specify any disaster recovery plans for approved vendors?
Burros_Fries Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
In approving any vendor or supplier we may consider factors such as: price, quality, composition, performance, accuracy of product claims, durability, safety, technical specifications, frequency of delivery, design, service maintenance programs, determination of quality control, value, customer service strength, prompt attention to complaints, litigation against the supplier, reputation of supplier, any product recalls instituted by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, the supplier's financial strength and capacity to supply franchisee's needs promptly, reliably, and cost effectively.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 53)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
The 2024 Burros Fries FDD does not explicitly detail any disaster recovery plans required of its approved vendors. However, it does state that Burros Fries may consider several factors when approving vendors, including their financial strength and capacity to supply a franchisee's needs promptly, reliably, and cost-effectively.
This suggests that while a specific disaster recovery plan isn't mandated in the FDD, Burros Fries assesses a vendor's ability to maintain consistent supply, which could implicitly include some consideration of their resilience to disruptions.
A prospective franchisee should inquire with Burros Fries about the specific criteria used to evaluate vendors, and whether any formal disaster recovery or business continuity plans are part of the vendor approval process. Understanding the expectations placed on vendors can help a franchisee assess the potential risks to their supply chain and operations.