Does Clean Your Dirty Face require franchisees to participate in any purchasing or distribution cooperatives?

According to Clean Your Dirty Face's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are not required to participate in any purchasing or distribution cooperatives. The FDD specifies that Clean Your Dirty Face may establish purchasing programs with certain suppliers for supplies, equipment, and other materials, but participation in purchasing or distribution cooperatives is not mandatory. This provides Clean Your Dirty Face franchisees with some autonomy in their purchasing decisions, although there are still restrictions on where they can source products and services.

Clean Your Dirty Face has established standards and specifications for various operating assets, including fixtures, furniture, equipment, and computer systems. Franchisees are generally required to purchase these assets according to Clean Your Dirty Face's standards. While franchisees are not mandated to join purchasing cooperatives, they must adhere to the approved supplier list for specific items like beauty products, salon chairs, furniture, and wallpaper. Krishna Chicago is also identified as the sole supplier for certain Clean Your Dirty Face-branded products and other supplies.

While franchisees can request approval for new suppliers, Clean Your Dirty Face retains the right to inspect the supplier's facilities and require product samples for testing. The franchisee may bear the costs associated with this process. Clean Your Dirty Face can reject a new supplier, especially if an exclusive supplier is already designated. These purchasing restrictions mean that approximately 90% of the franchisee's total purchases to establish their Clean Your Dirty Face location and up to 90% of their ongoing operational purchases must come from approved or designated suppliers.

Although Clean Your Dirty Face does not mandate participation in purchasing cooperatives, the franchise agreement imposes significant restrictions on sourcing products and services. Franchisees should carefully consider these restrictions and the potential impact on their operating costs and flexibility. It is important to understand the criteria for supplier approval and the process for requesting approval of new suppliers to ensure compliance with Clean Your Dirty Face's requirements.