What are some examples of criteria Chocolate Fish Coffee may use to evaluate a vendor's quality?
Chocolate_Fish_Coffee Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
If Chocolate Fish Franchising requires Franchisee to purchase a particular Input only from an Approved Vendor or Required Vendor, and Franchisee desires to purchase the Input from another vendor, then Franchisee must submit a written request for approval and any information, specifications and/or samples requested by Chocolate Fish Franchising.
Chocolate Fish Franchising may condition its approval on such criteria as Chocolate Fish Franchising deems appropriate, which may include evaluations of the vendor's capacity, quality, financial stability, reputation, and reliability; inspections; product testing, and performance reviews.
Chocolate Fish Franchising will provide Franchisee with written notification of the approval or disapproval of any proposed new vendor within 30 days after receipt of Franchisee's request.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 41–119)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Chocolate Fish Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee wants to use a vendor that is not an Approved or Required Vendor, Chocolate Fish Coffee may evaluate the alternate vendor based on criteria they deem appropriate. These criteria can include evaluations of the vendor's capacity, quality, financial stability, reputation, and reliability. Chocolate Fish Coffee may also require inspections, product testing, and performance reviews of the vendor.
This means that a Chocolate Fish Coffee franchisee does not have complete autonomy in choosing its own vendors. If Chocolate Fish Coffee mandates that franchisees purchase particular inputs from specific vendors, the franchisee must seek approval to use an alternate vendor. This process ensures that all products and services used by Chocolate Fish Coffee meet the franchisor's standards.
Chocolate Fish Coffee is obligated to provide written notification of the approval or disapproval of any proposed new vendor within 30 days after receiving the franchisee's request. This timeframe allows the franchisee to plan accordingly and avoid potential disruptions to their business operations. The franchisee bears the responsibility of providing all necessary information, specifications, and samples requested by Chocolate Fish Coffee to facilitate the evaluation process.