Who are the only approved suppliers of restaurant design preparation services for Crepe De Licious?
Crepe_De_Licious Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We or our affiliate are the only approved suppliers of restaurant design preparation services.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 25–28)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crepe De Licious's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Crepe De Licious or its affiliates are the only approved suppliers of restaurant design preparation services. This means a franchisee must use Crepe De Licious or its affiliates for these services when setting up their restaurant.
This requirement ensures that the restaurant's design aligns with the brand's standards and specifications, as detailed in the Operations Manual. While this might limit a franchisee's choice and potentially increase costs, it also aims to maintain consistency across all Crepe De Licious locations, which can be beneficial for brand recognition and customer experience.
Crepe De Licious also retains the right to designate themselves or their affiliates as the only approved supplier for other products or services in the future. The FDD also states that Crepe De Licious may derive revenue from these sales, potentially at prices exceeding their costs. This is a common practice in franchising, where franchisors often generate revenue through required purchases from approved suppliers.