When evaluating the approval of a particular supplier for Deer Solution, does Deer Solution consider whether or not the supplier's approval will allow them to advance the overall interests of the System?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 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. If we have previously approved a supplier, and their standards fall below our designated standards, we will revoke our approval. We will notify you in writing of us revoking our approval.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 24–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Deer Solution's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, when evaluating a supplier, Deer Solution does consider whether the supplier's approval will advance the overall interests of the Deer Solution system. Deer Solution evaluates several factors when considering a supplier.
Deer Solution assesses whether the supplier can meet Deer Solution's standards, specifications, and production requirements to a reasonable degree. They also look at the supplier's quality control measures. Deer Solution also considers whether they or their affiliates are the exclusive supplier of the item in question.
Ultimately, Deer Solution makes the final determination on whether approving a supplier will benefit the entire Deer Solution system. If a previously approved supplier's standards decline, Deer Solution will revoke their approval and notify the franchisee in writing.