Can Crawlspace Medic re-inspect approved suppliers?

According to Crawlspace Medic's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Crawlspace Medic has the option to re-inspect approved suppliers. Specifically, Crawlspace Medic reserves the right to periodically re-inspect the facilities and products of approved suppliers to ensure they continue to meet the franchisor's current standards.

This means that even if a supplier is initially approved, Crawlspace Medic can conduct further inspections to verify ongoing compliance with their criteria. If a supplier fails to meet these standards during a re-inspection, Crawlspace Medic has the right to revoke its approval.

For a prospective Crawlspace Medic franchisee, this policy ensures that suppliers consistently meet the brand's quality and standards. It also means that franchisees may need to switch suppliers if Crawlspace Medic revokes approval from a previously approved vendor. Franchisees are required to seek approval from Crawlspace Medic for any unapproved equipment, product, service, or supplier before use, and Crawlspace Medic may inspect the supplier's facilities and test samples, charging the franchisee for the inspection and testing costs.