What additional information might Deck Medic request when a franchisee proposes a new supplier?
Deck_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
If you want to purchase or lease a source restricted item from a supplier that has not been previously approved or designated by us in writing, you must send us a written request for approval and submit additional information that we may request. We may charge you a supplier review and testing fee and we may request that you send us samples from the supplier for testing and documentation from the supplier for evaluation. We may also require, subject to our discretion, that we be allowed to inspect the supplier's facilities. We will notify you of our approval or disapproval within a reasonable time, not to exceed 60 days, after we receive your written request for approval and all additional information and samples that we may request. We may, in our discretion, withhold our approval. When evaluating the approval of a particular supplier, among other things, we consider: whether the supplier can demonstrate to our reasonable satisfaction the ability to meet our standards, specifications and production requirements, the suppliers quality control, whether or not we are the exclusive supplier of the particular item, whether or not our affiliate or affiliates are the exclusive supplier of the particular item, and whether or not the suppliers approval, in our sole determination, will allow us to advance the overall interests of the System.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 19–22)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Deck Medic's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee wishes to purchase or lease source-restricted items from a supplier not already approved by Deck Medic, they must submit a written request for approval. Deck Medic may then request additional information from the franchisee. This may include samples from the supplier for testing and documentation from the supplier for evaluation. Deck Medic also reserves the right to inspect the supplier's facilities.
Deck Medic may charge a supplier review and testing fee to the franchisee. The approval process is not guaranteed, as Deck Medic retains the discretion to withhold approval. Franchisees must consider these potential costs and the possibility of rejection when seeking alternative suppliers.
When evaluating a supplier, Deck Medic considers several factors. These include the supplier's ability to meet Deck Medic's standards, specifications, and production requirements, as well as the supplier's quality control measures. Deck Medic also considers whether it or its affiliates are the exclusive supplier of the item and whether approving the supplier will advance the overall interests of the Deck Medic system. The notification of approval or disapproval will occur within a reasonable time, not exceeding 60 days, after Deck Medic receives the written request and all requested information and samples.