What standards must suppliers meet to be approved by Deer Solution?
Deer_Solution Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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"Spouse" refers to and means the legal spouse of an Owner as of the Effective Date.
"Supplemental Training" shall have the meaning defined and set forth in Article 4.A. of this Agreement.
"Supplemental Training Fee" shall have the meaning defined and set forth in Article 4.A. of this Agreement.
"Supplier Evaluation Fee" refers to and means the fee determined by Franchisor, i
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 55–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document for Deer Solution outlines the requirements for franchisees regarding suppliers. Specifically, franchisees must exclusively purchase System Supplies from suppliers approved and designated by Deer Solution. The franchisor retains the right to determine these approved suppliers based on their reasonable business judgment.
Deer Solution also specifies a "Supplier Evaluation Fee," which covers the franchisor's expenses in evaluating a franchisee's request to consider a potential new supplier. However, the FDD explicitly states that Deer Solution is under no obligation to approve any supplier suggested by a franchisee.
In practical terms, this means a Deer Solution franchisee has limited flexibility in choosing suppliers. While they can suggest a supplier for consideration, the franchisor has the final say and can reject the suggestion. The franchisee will also likely incur a Supplier Evaluation Fee for the franchisor's review process. Prospective franchisees should inquire about the typical range of this fee and the criteria Deer Solution uses to evaluate and approve suppliers to better understand potential costs and limitations.