What is a Crave franchisee required to maintain in sufficient supply regarding food and beverage items?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
7.5.3 To maintain in sufficient supply and to use and sell at all times only such food and beverage items, ingredients, other products, materials, merchandise, supplies and paper goods that conform to our standards and specifications; to prepare all menu items in accordance with our recipes and procedures for preparation contained in the Manual or other written directives, including, but not limited to, the prescribed measurements of ingredients; and to refrain from deviating from our standards and specifications by the use or offer of non-conforming items or differing amounts of any items, without our prior written consent.
7.5.4 To permit us or our agents, during normal business hours, to remove a reasonable number of samples of food or non-food items from your inventory or from the Franchised Business, without payment therefor, in amounts reasonably necessary for testing by us or an independent laboratory to determine whether such samples meet our then-current standards and specifications.
In addition to any other remedies we may have under this Agreement, we may require you to bear the cost of such testing if the supplier of the item has not previously been approved by us or if the sample fails to conform with our reasonable specifications.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 63–253)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must maintain a sufficient supply of specific items. Franchisees are required to use and sell only food and beverage items, ingredients, other products, materials, merchandise, supplies, and paper goods that meet Crave's standards and specifications.
This requirement ensures consistency across all Crave franchise locations, maintaining the brand's quality and reputation. Franchisees must prepare all menu items according to Crave's recipes and procedures, including precise measurements of ingredients, as outlined in the operations manual or other written directives.
Deviation from these standards is not permitted without prior written consent from Crave. This includes using non-conforming items or differing amounts of ingredients. Crave or its agents have the right to inspect the franchisee's inventory and remove samples for testing to ensure compliance with the brand's standards. If a sample fails to meet specifications or if the supplier hasn't been pre-approved, the franchisee may be responsible for covering the costs of such testing.