Is Closet Storage Concepts currently the only supplier of CAD Design Software Keys?
Closet_Storage_Concepts Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must operate the Franchised Business according to the Closet & Storage Concepts System. The Closet & Storage Concepts System may regulate, among other things, the types, models and brands of required furnishings, equipment, signs, materials and supplies to be used in operating the Franchises Business, required or authorized products and product categories and designated or approved suppliers of the items (which may be limited to or include us or our affiliates). You are obligated to purchase all wood, brass, plastic, multiple and special hangers, shoe racks, tie & belt racks, garment racks, storage closets and other storage systems, specialty items and closet rods, lumber and particle board (melamine laminated), rod covers, rod cups, pole covers, BIZTRAX software, CAD Design Software Keys and hardware and any other closet or storage system related accessories, hardware and fixtures from us, our affiliate or from a supplier or manufacturer approved by us. Under certain circumstances, we may allow you to purchase items from another franchisee or sell items to another franchisee, but our written permission is required. We reserve the right to name ourselves or our affiliate as the sole supplier of certain items. We are currently the only supplier of CAD Design Software Keys and CRM software.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 22–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Closet Storage Concepts' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to purchase specific items from Closet Storage Concepts, its affiliate, or an approved supplier. These items include wood, brass, plastic, multiple and special hangers, shoe racks, tie & belt racks, garment racks, storage closets and other storage systems, specialty items and closet rods, lumber and particle board (melamine laminated), rod covers, rod cups, pole covers, BIZTRAX software, CAD Design Software Keys and hardware and any other closet or storage system related accessories, hardware and fixtures.
The FDD specifies that Closet Storage Concepts reserves the right to be the sole supplier of certain items. As of the FDD's publication, Closet Storage Concepts is currently the only supplier of CAD Design Software Keys and CRM software.
This requirement means that franchisees must purchase CAD Design Software Keys directly from Closet Storage Concepts, which could impact their costs and operational flexibility. While franchisees are obligated to purchase these specific items from Closet Storage Concepts, its affiliate, or an approved supplier, the FDD also states that under certain circumstances, Closet Storage Concepts may allow a franchisee to purchase items from, or sell items to, another franchisee, but written permission is required.