How will Casiola notify franchisees if it revokes approval of a supplier?
Casiola Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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 notify franchisees in writing if it revokes approval of a supplier.
Casiola may also use various other methods to communicate these changes, including written or electronic correspondence, updates to the Manuals, and verbal communication. This multifaceted approach ensures franchisees stay informed about approved suppliers and any changes to the approved list.
This policy is important for franchisees because it dictates where they can source goods and services necessary for operating their Casiola business. Franchisees must adhere to Casiola's approved supplier list to maintain quality and consistency within the Casiola system. Failing to use approved suppliers could result in a breach of the franchise agreement.