What fee might Card My Yard charge for each inspection and test of a proposed supplier?
Card_My_Yard Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
it a written request for approval to us. You cannot purchase or lease any such item unless the supplier has been approved in writing by us. We are not required to approve any
particular supplier. We will have the right to require you to submit information, specifications and samples to us to enable us to determine whether the item complies with our standards and specifications and that the supplier meets our criteria. We also have the right to send our representatives to inspect the supplier's facilities and to have samples from the supplier be delivered to us or to an independent laboratory designated by us for testing. You or the proposed supplier will be required to pay for the cost of the inspection and the test (including our administrative expenses) and reimburse us for any costs or expenses we incur in connection with the evaluation of your proposed supplier. In addition to your reimbursement obligation, we may,in oursole discretion, charge you a fee of $300 for each inspection and each test conducted. We may condition our approval of a supplier on requirements relating to product quality, prices, consistency, reliability, financial capability, labor relations, client relations, frequency of delivery, concentration of purchases, standards of service (including prompt attention to complaints) or other criteria. We reserve the right to reinspect from time to time the facilities and products of any approved supplier and to revoke our approval of the supplier if the supplier fails to continue to meet any of our criteria. If we revoke our approval of any supplier, you
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 84–259)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Card My Yard's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee wishes to use a supplier not already approved, Card My Yard has the right to inspect the supplier's facilities and test their products. The franchisee or the proposed supplier is responsible for covering the costs of these inspections and tests, including Card My Yard's administrative expenses.
In addition to reimbursing Card My Yard for the direct costs, Card My Yard may also charge a fee of $300 for each inspection and each test conducted. This fee is at Card My Yard's sole discretion, meaning they are not obligated to charge it, but have the right to do so.
Card My Yard may also set specific requirements for the supplier related to product quality, pricing, reliability, and other criteria. They also reserve the right to re-inspect approved suppliers and revoke approval if the supplier no longer meets their standards. If Card My Yard revokes approval, the franchisee must discontinue using that supplier.