What factors does Deck Medic consider when evaluating a supplier?
Deck_Medic Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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, when evaluating a potential supplier, Deck Medic considers several factors. These include the supplier's ability to meet Deck Medic's standards, specifications, and production requirements to a reasonable degree of satisfaction. Deck Medic also assesses the supplier's quality control measures.
Additionally, Deck Medic considers whether it or its affiliates are the exclusive supplier of the particular item in question. Finally, Deck Medic evaluates whether approving the supplier would advance the overall interests of the Deck Medic system, as determined solely by Deck Medic.
Prospective Deck Medic franchisees should understand that gaining approval for a new supplier is not guaranteed and involves a review process. This process may include supplier review and testing fees, sample submissions for testing, and facility inspections. Deck Medic has the discretion to withhold approval, and the evaluation criteria are designed to ensure that any approved supplier aligns with Deck Medic's standards and the broader interests of the franchise system.