Does Crawlspace Medic negotiate purchase arrangements with suppliers on behalf of franchisees?

According to the 2024 Crawlspace Medic Franchise Disclosure Document, Crawlspace Medic will provide franchisees with a list of approved and/or recommended suppliers of products and services. However, the FDD does not state that Crawlspace Medic negotiates purchase arrangements or specific pricing with these suppliers on behalf of its franchisees.

While Crawlspace Medic offers a list of approved suppliers, franchisees are generally responsible for establishing their own relationships and negotiating terms directly with those suppliers. This is a common practice in franchising, where franchisees operate as independent business owners.

Prospective Crawlspace Medic franchisees should inquire with the franchisor about the nature of the approved supplier list. Specifically, they should ask whether the franchisor negotiates any master supply agreements or preferred pricing on behalf of franchisees, or if the list is simply a set of recommended vendors.