If a Crave Cookies franchisee wants to purchase an alternate input, what is the process for approval?
Crave_Cookies Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 8.3 Alternate Input Approval. If Crave Cookies Franchising requires Franchisee to purchase a particular Input, and Franchisee desires to purchase an alternate to the Input, then Franchisee must submit a written request for approval and any information, specifications and/or samples requested by Crave Cookies Franchising. Crave Cookies Franchising will provide Franchisee with written notification of the approval or disapproval of any proposed alternate Input within 30 days after receipt of Franchisee's request.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crave Cookies' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee wants to purchase an alternate input, they must submit a written request for approval to Crave Cookies Franchising. This request must include any information, specifications, and/or samples that Crave Cookies Franchising requests.
Crave Cookies Franchising will then review the request and provide the franchisee with written notification of the approval or disapproval of the proposed alternate input. This notification will be provided within 30 days after receipt of the franchisee's request.
This process ensures that Crave Cookies maintains control over the quality and consistency of its products. While it allows franchisees to suggest alternatives, the final decision rests with the franchisor. Franchisees should be prepared to provide detailed information and samples to support their request and should factor in the 30-day review period when planning their purchasing.