Besides the initial evaluation fee, what other requirements might Canine Dimensions impose on an unapproved supplier?
Canine_Dimensions Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
of approved suppliers must conform to the specifications and standards Franchisor establishes from time to time.
- 4.5.2 If Franchisee wants to purchase any items from an unapproved supplier, Franchisee must submit to Franchisor a written request for approval, together with such other information as Franchisor requires. Franchisor has the right to require that its representatives be permitted to inspect the supplier's facilities, and that samples from the supplier be delivered, at Franchisor's option, either to Franchisor or to an independent third party designated by Franchisor for testing. Franchisee or the supplier must pay to Franchisor Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250) or Franchisor's actual costs for conducting the evaluation (whichever is higher). Franchisor may also require that the supplier comply with such other reasonable requirements as Franchisor deems appropriate, including payment of reasonable continuing inspection fees and administrative costs. Franchisor reserves the right, at its option, to re-inspect any approve
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Canine Dimensions' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee wants to purchase items from a supplier not already approved by Canine Dimensions, the supplier may face additional requirements beyond the initial evaluation fee.
Specifically, Canine Dimensions has the right to demand that its representatives be allowed to inspect the supplier's facilities. Additionally, Canine Dimensions can require that samples from the supplier be delivered either to Canine Dimensions itself or to an independent third party for testing purposes. The franchisee or the unapproved supplier is responsible for covering the costs of the initial evaluation, which is $250 or Canine Dimensions' actual costs for conducting the evaluation, whichever is higher.
Furthermore, Canine Dimensions may impose other reasonable requirements on the unapproved supplier, including the payment of reasonable continuing inspection fees and administrative costs. Canine Dimensions also retains the right to re-inspect any previously approved supplier and revoke its approval if the supplier fails to continue meeting Canine Dimensions' current criteria. This ensures that all suppliers, even after initial approval, continue to meet the standards set by Canine Dimensions.