What criteria might Desi District use to evaluate a proposed alternate vendor?
Desi_District Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
If Desi District Franchise Group requires Franchisee to purchase a particular Input only from an Approved Vendor or Required Vendor, and Franchisee desires to purchase the Input from another vendor, then Franchisee must submit a written request for approval and any information, specifications and/or samples requested by Desi District Franchise Group. Desi District Franchise Group may condition its approval on such criteria as Desi District Franchise Group deems appropriate, which may include evaluations of the vendor's capacity, quality, financial stability, reputation, and reliability; inspections; product testing, and performance reviews. Desi District Franchise Group will provide Franchisee with written notification of the approval or disapproval of any proposed new vendor within 30 days after receipt of Franchisee's request.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 52)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Desi District's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee wants to purchase a particular input from a vendor that is not an Approved Vendor or Required Vendor, they must submit a written request for approval with any information, specifications, and/or samples requested by Desi District. Desi District may then condition its approval on criteria they deem appropriate.
These criteria may include evaluations of the vendor's capacity, quality, financial stability, reputation, and reliability. Desi District may also conduct inspections, product testing, and performance reviews of the proposed vendor.
Desi District will provide the franchisee with written notification of the approval or disapproval of any proposed new vendor within 30 days after receipt of the franchisee's request. This process allows Desi District to maintain quality control and consistency across all franchise locations while still allowing franchisees some flexibility in sourcing inputs, subject to franchisor approval.