What happens if a previously approved supplier's standards for Casiola fall below designated standards?
Casiola Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
list of approved or designated suppliers. If we have previously approved a supplier, and their standards fall below our designated standards, we will revoke our approval. We will notify you in writing of us
revoking our approval. We may notify you of these changes in various ways, including written or electronic correspondence, amendments and updates to our Manuals, verbal and other forms of communication. We formulate and modify our standards and specifications for products and services based on our industry experience and our management decisions as to the overall operation and expansion of the System or as we may otherwise designate and approve in writing. If we have previously approved a supplier, and their standards fall below our designated standards, we will revoke our approval. We will notify you in writing of us revoking our approval.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 20–24)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Casiola's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a previously approved supplier's standards fall below Casiola's designated standards, Casiola will revoke its approval of that supplier. Casiola will then notify franchisees in writing that the approval has been revoked.
This policy ensures that all suppliers meet Casiola's quality and service standards. Casiola maintains the right to modify its standards and specifications for products and services based on industry experience and management decisions. These changes can be communicated through various means, including written or electronic correspondence, updates to the manuals, or even verbal communication.
For a prospective franchisee, this means they must stay informed about approved suppliers and any changes to Casiola's standards. Relying on a supplier whose approval has been revoked could lead to a violation of the Franchise Agreement and potential penalties. It is the franchisee's responsibility to ensure all goods and services are sourced from currently approved suppliers who meet Casiola's standards.