Does Cr3 American Exteriors reserve the right to revoke approval of any supplier?
Cr3_American_Exteriors Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We will review the proposed supplier to determine whether to consider adding the supplier to our list of approved vendors. We reserve the right to approve or revoke approval of any supplier. We will notify you within 30 days of receipt of our request if we approve or disapprove of an alternative supplier. If we have not responded within 30 days, then the request is deemed approved if the alternative supplier meets the requirements as specified in the Operations Manual. If we revoke approval for a supplier, we will provide written notice to you.
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, Cr3 American Exteriors retains the authority to both approve and revoke the approval of any supplier. The document states that if a franchisee proposes a supplier, Cr3 American Exteriors will evaluate the supplier and notify the franchisee of their decision within 30 days. If Cr3 American Exteriors fails to respond within this 30-day period, the supplier is considered approved, provided they meet the requirements outlined in the Operations Manual.
However, Cr3 American Exteriors also reserves the right to revoke a supplier's approval. If Cr3 American Exteriors revokes approval for a supplier, they will provide written notice to the franchisee. This policy allows Cr3 American Exteriors to maintain control over the quality and standards of products and services used within the franchise system.
For a prospective Cr3 American Exteriors franchisee, this means that while you can propose alternative suppliers, Cr3 American Exteriors has the final say. Even if a supplier is initially approved, Cr3 American Exteriors can later revoke that approval, potentially requiring you to switch suppliers. It is important to stay informed of any changes to approved suppliers and to understand the criteria Cr3 American Exteriors uses for approving and revoking suppliers, as detailed in the Operations Manual.