What is the approved supplier for construction services for a Chatime store?
Chatime Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Our current approved supplier for construction services is Build'M, our approved suppliers for real estate services are Morrow Hill, RE Image, Franreel and Great Earth Realty, and our approved supplier for initial marketing activities is Slique Media.
We may grant you approval to obtain food products, supplies, equipment (including point-of-sale and back office computer systems), and materials for your Chatime Store and services to your Chatime Store from other sources as long as they meet our specifications, standards, and requirements. Every supplier must demonstrate that it can meet all System specifications, standards, and requirements and has adequate capacity to supply our franchisees' quantity and delivery needs to our satisfaction. Before approving any supplier, we may take into consideration, without limitation (i) consistency with products or name brands already in the System, (ii) economies of scale achieved by larger volumes, and (iii) certain other benefits that a supplier may offer such as new product development capability. When approving a supplier, we take into consideration the System as a whole; some franchisees may pay higher prices to an approved supplier than they might pay to an unapproved supplier. We may withhold approval of a supplier for any reason. A list of approved suppliers is available on request. Suppliers are required to share
shipping, distribution, and all other relevant information with us.
Source: Item 8 — Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services (FDD pages 22–25)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chatime's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the current approved supplier for construction services is Build'M. This means that franchisees are required to use Build'M for construction services when setting up their Chatime store, ensuring consistency and adherence to Chatime's standards.
In addition to construction services, Chatime also has approved suppliers for other essential services. Morrow Hill, RE Image, Franreel, and Great Earth Realty are the approved suppliers for real estate services, assisting franchisees in finding suitable locations for their stores. For initial marketing activities, Slique Media is the approved supplier, helping franchisees launch their Chatime stores with effective marketing strategies.
Chatime retains the flexibility to approve other suppliers if they meet the company's specifications, standards, and requirements. This allows franchisees some potential options beyond the initially approved suppliers, provided these alternatives can demonstrate their ability to meet Chatime's criteria and supply needs. However, Chatime may withhold approval of a supplier for any reason, emphasizing their control over the supply chain and quality standards. A comprehensive list of approved suppliers is available upon request, offering franchisees a resource to ensure compliance with Chatime's requirements.