What are 'System Supplies' for a Cordova franchise?
Cordova Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We license a system (the "System") for the operation of a Cordova business (each, a "Franchised Business" or "Cordova Business") that provides short-term and long-term IT staffing solutions, executive placement, software consulting, and related services and products (the "Approved Services and Products"). The System also features and requires, as designated by us, your exclusive use of software, systems, products, supplies, equipment, and materials that we designate (the "System Supplies"). The System is identified by the Cordova trademark and such other trademarks, logos, and trade-dress that we may designate, modify or adopt from time to time and as same may or may not be registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (collectively, the "Licensed Marks"). You must develop and operate your Cordova Business in conformity with the specifications, procedures, criteria, and requirements that we designate in our confidential operations manual and other proprietary manuals that we designate and as we may supplement and modify from time to time (collectively, the "Manuals"). From time to time, we may modify, add to or discontinue our designated Approved Services and Products, System Supplies, and/or our specifications, methods and procedures for the service, marketing and sale of Approved Services and Products.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 7–9)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cordova's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, 'System Supplies' are defined as the software, systems, products, supplies, equipment, and materials that Cordova designates for the exclusive use of its franchisees. These supplies are a required component of the Cordova business system. Franchisees are obligated to use these designated items in their daily operations.
The FDD specifies that Cordova may modify, add to, or discontinue its designated System Supplies. This means that the specific items included as System Supplies can change over time. Franchisees must stay updated with any changes or modifications made by Cordova to ensure compliance with the franchise agreement.
Cordova requires franchisees to use System Supplies when offering and providing approved services and products within their designated operating territory. This requirement ensures uniformity and consistency across all Cordova franchises, helping to maintain brand standards and quality control. Prospective franchisees should inquire about the current list of System Supplies and any potential changes that may occur during the term of the franchise agreement.