What systems must Crepe De Licious franchisees purchase from approved or designated suppliers?
Crepe_De_Licious Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ation services. You must purchase the POS system, Digital Signage Displays and related licenses and maintenance services from our approved or designated suppliers who meet the specifications set forth in our Operations Manual. You must purchase all Ecolab brand chemicals, dishwasher, floor and surface cleaner, washroom, and hand sanitizer products through our approved or designated distributors who meet the specifications set forth in our Operations Manual. We may designate ourselves and/or any affiliates as an approved supplier, or the only approved supplier, from which you may or must lease or purchase particular products or services in developing and operating your Crepe de licious Business. We and our affiliates may derive revenue from these sales, and may sell these items at prices exceeding our or their costs. We reserve the right to become an approved supplier for other categories of products and supplies offered or used by your Restaurant, Kiosk, Food Truck, or Crepe de licious Business, including any proprietary software that we develop and require you to use. None of our officers own an equity interest in any approved supplier other than us.
During our last fiscal year, ended December 31, 2024, we did derive $1,405.50 of revenue from the sale or lease of products or services to franchisees. This was >1% of our revenue for fiscal year 2024. Currently we are not a primary supplier to franchisees.
During our last fiscal year, ended December 31, 2024, we did derive revenue from rebates from Approved Suppliers of the sale or lease of products or services to franchisees. We derived a total of $39,368 from rebates from Approved Suppliers. This was 10% of our revenue for fiscal year 2024.
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, franchisees must purchase the POS (Point of Sale) system and digital signage displays from approved or designated suppliers. These suppliers must meet the specifications outlined in Crepe De Licious's Operations Manual. Additionally, franchisees are required to purchase Ecolab brand chemicals, including dishwasher, floor and surface cleaner, washroom, and hand sanitizer products, through approved or designated distributors that also meet the Operations Manual specifications.
Crepe De Licious also mandates the use of specific computer programs and related materials developed for the operation of its franchises, including the POS system software. Franchisees must acquire computer systems from designated suppliers and utilize the specified computer hardware and software, including the point-of-sale system. This includes obtaining software licenses, maintenance, support services, and other related services from suppliers specified by Crepe De Licious, which may include the franchisor or its affiliates.
These requirements ensure uniformity and quality control across all Crepe De Licious franchise locations. While using approved suppliers might limit a franchisee's options and potentially increase costs, it also ensures that the products and systems used meet Crepe De Licious's standards. Franchisees should carefully review the Operations Manual and any related documents to understand the specific requirements and specifications for these purchases. It is also important to note that Crepe De Licious may receive revenue or rebates from these approved suppliers, which could influence their selection.