Will Casiola provide a list of approved suppliers and distributors?

According to Casiola's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Casiola will provide a list of approved suppliers and distributors to franchisees. Specifically, Casiola will provide this list to the extent that they have designated approved suppliers and distributors. This information may be included as part of the Manuals or otherwise provided in writing.

This means that as a Casiola franchisee, you will be required to purchase certain goods and services from suppliers that Casiola has pre-approved. This is a common practice in franchising, as it allows the franchisor to maintain quality control and consistency across all franchise locations.

It is important to note that Casiola only provides a list of approved suppliers and distributors to the extent that they have designated them. This implies that franchisees may have some flexibility in sourcing certain goods and services from suppliers that are not on the approved list, but this is not explicitly stated. Prospective franchisees should clarify with Casiola the extent to which they are required to use approved suppliers and distributors and what recourse they have if they find a better price or service from an unapproved supplier.