How may Chocolate Fish Coffee revoke past approvals of suppliers?

According to the 2024 Chocolate Fish Coffee Franchise Disclosure Document, Chocolate Fish Coffee has the right to revoke previously approved suppliers. Chocolate Fish Coffee can revoke approvals by providing written notice to the franchisee or by updating its manual.

This means that even if a franchisee has received approval to use a specific supplier, Chocolate Fish Coffee retains the authority to rescind that approval. The notification of revocation can come either through direct written communication to the franchisee or through updates made to the Chocolate Fish Coffee manual, which franchisees are expected to follow.

This policy gives Chocolate Fish Coffee flexibility in managing its supply chain and ensuring brand consistency. However, it also introduces a degree of uncertainty for franchisees, as suppliers they rely on could be suddenly disallowed. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand that supplier approvals are not permanent and are subject to change at Chocolate Fish Coffee's discretion. Franchisees should maintain open communication with Chocolate Fish Coffee regarding supplier relationships to mitigate potential disruptions.