Can Card My Yard re-inspect approved suppliers and revoke their approval?
Card_My_Yard Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may re-inspect the facilities and products of any approved supplier and may revoke our approval upon the supplier's failure to continue to meet any of our then-current criteria. If we revoke our approval of any supplier, you must promptly discontinue use of that supplier. You must reimburse usfor the coststhat we incur in the supplier approval process. The costs for testing/inspection of a product will vary based on the testing required for the particular product, and we will provide an estimate of the costs to you before testing a product or inspecting any facilities.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 27–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Card My Yard's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Card My Yard retains the right to re-inspect the facilities and products of any approved supplier. If a supplier fails to continue meeting Card My Yard's current criteria, Card My Yard may revoke its approval. Should Card My Yard revoke approval of a supplier, franchisees must promptly discontinue using that supplier.
This provision allows Card My Yard to maintain quality control and consistency across its franchise network. It ensures that suppliers continue to meet the brand's standards for product quality, service, and other criteria. For a franchisee, this means they may need to switch suppliers if Card My Yard revokes approval from a previously approved source.
Franchisees are responsible for reimbursing Card My Yard for the costs incurred during the supplier approval process, including testing and inspection. While the costs for testing and inspection can vary, Card My Yard will provide an estimate before conducting any testing or facility inspections. This protects Card My Yard and ensures consistent quality and standards, but franchisees must be prepared for potential supplier changes and associated costs.