How will Cr3 American Exteriors communicate the general criteria for supplier approval to franchisees?
Cr3_American_Exteriors Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We apply certain general criteria in approving (or revoking) a proposed supplier, including the supplier's quality and pricing of products or services, reputation, ability to provide products or services that meet our specifications, responsiveness, ability to provide products or services within the parameters required by the CR3 American Exteriors System, quickness to market with new items, financial stability and insurance coverage, credit program for franchisees, freight costs and the ability to provide support to our franchisees. To the extent we make these general criteria available to franchisees, we will do so through the Operations Manual or other written communication.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 25–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Cr3 American Exteriors's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company will communicate the general criteria for supplier approval to franchisees through the Operations Manual or other written communication. The criteria Cr3 American Exteriors uses to approve or revoke a supplier includes the supplier's quality and pricing of products or services, reputation, ability to provide products or services that meet their specifications, responsiveness, ability to provide products or services within the parameters required by the Cr3 American Exteriors System, quickness to market with new items, financial stability and insurance coverage, credit program for franchisees, freight costs and the ability to provide support to their franchisees.
If a franchisee wishes to propose another supplier, they must send a written request to Cr3 American Exteriors at 780 Lynnhaven Pkwy, Ste 240, Virginia Beach, VA 23452. Cr3 American Exteriors will review the proposed supplier and notify the franchisee within 30 days of receipt of the request whether the supplier is approved or disapproved. If Cr3 American Exteriors does not respond within 30 days, the request is deemed approved if the alternative supplier meets the requirements specified in the Operations Manual.
Cr3 American Exteriors also issues and modifies specifications and standards to franchisees or approved suppliers through their Operations Manual or through informational bulletins issued from time to time. This ensures that franchisees and suppliers are kept up-to-date with the latest requirements and standards of the Cr3 American Exteriors system. Franchisees should ensure they carefully review all communications from Cr3 American Exteriors regarding supplier criteria and specifications to maintain compliance and ensure the quality of their products and services.