What factors does Deer Solution consider when evaluating the approval of a particular supplier?
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, the company considers several factors when evaluating a supplier. These factors include the supplier's ability to meet Deer Solution's standards, specifications, and production requirements to a reasonable degree of satisfaction. Deer Solution also assesses the supplier's quality control measures.
Deer Solution also considers whether it or its affiliates are the exclusive supplier of the particular item. Finally, Deer Solution evaluates whether approving the supplier will advance the overall interests of the Deer Solution system. The approval of a supplier is ultimately at Deer Solution's sole discretion.
If a previously approved supplier's standards fall below Deer Solution's designated standards, Deer Solution will revoke the approval and notify the franchisee in writing. Franchisees are required to get written approval before purchasing or leasing source-restricted items from a supplier not already approved by Deer Solution. This process may involve supplier review and testing fees, sample submissions, and facility inspections.