Does the definition of 'Approved Vendor' for Chocolate Fish Coffee include distributors?
Chocolate_Fish_Coffee Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
ction, suit, proceeding, claim, demand, governmental investigation, governmental inquiry, judgment or appeal thereof, whether formal or informal.
- "Approved Vendor" means a supplier, vendor, or distributor of Inputs which has been approved by Chocolate Fish Franchising.
- "Business"
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 41–119)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Chocolate Fish Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the definition of 'Approved Vendor' does include distributors. The document defines an 'Approved Vendor' as a supplier, vendor, or distributor of inputs that has been approved by Chocolate Fish Coffee.
This means that franchisees may be required to purchase certain goods, services, supplies, or equipment from vendors that Chocolate Fish Coffee has specifically approved. These approved vendors can include suppliers, general vendors, or even distributors.
Chocolate Fish Coffee also defines a 'Required Vendor' as a supplier, vendor, or distributor of inputs which Chocolate Fish Coffee requires franchisees to use. This indicates that Chocolate Fish Coffee has the authority to mandate the use of specific distributors, if they so choose. Franchisees need to be aware of these requirements as they can impact their operating costs and supply chain management.