How long does Desi District have to respond to a franchisee's request to approve a new vendor?
Desi_District Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 8.2 Alternate Vendor Approval. 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, the franchisee must submit a written request for approval to Desi District, along with any information, specifications, and/or samples requested by Desi District.
Desi District has the right to set criteria for approval, including evaluations of the vendor's capacity, quality, financial stability, reputation, and reliability; inspections; product testing; and performance reviews.
Desi District will then provide the franchisee with written notification of the approval or disapproval of the proposed new vendor within 30 days after receiving the franchisee's request. This timeframe allows Desi District to adequately assess the vendor and ensure they meet the brand's standards.