Can Crave remove samples of food or non-food items from a Crave franchise for testing?
Crave Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 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, Crave or its agents have the right to remove a reasonable number of food and non-food items from a franchisee's inventory or franchised business for testing. This can occur during normal business hours. The samples will be used to determine if they meet Crave's current standards and specifications. The franchisee will not be compensated for the items taken for testing.
If the supplier of the tested item has not been previously approved by Crave, or if the sample fails to meet Crave's specifications, the franchisee may be required to cover the costs of the testing. This provision ensures that Crave can maintain quality control and consistency across all franchise locations.
This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, especially in the food service industry. It allows the franchisor to ensure brand standards are being met and to protect the overall reputation of the brand. A prospective franchisee should be aware of this requirement and factor in the potential costs associated with testing if they choose to use unapproved suppliers or if their products do not meet Crave's standards.