Will I be purchasing some of the food product and inventory from Desi District's affiliate?
Desi_District Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- D. Necessary equipment, signs, fixtures, opening inventory, and supplies. We will provide you a list of our specifications and approved suppliers for equipment, signs, fixtures, opening inventory, and supplies necessary to open your business. (Section 5.4) We do not provide these items directly; we only provide the names of approved suppliers. We do not deliver or install these items. You will be purchasing some of the food product and inventory from our Affiliate.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 31–38)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Desi District's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, as a franchisee, you will be purchasing some of the food product and inventory from Desi District's affiliate.
Desi District will provide a list of specifications and approved suppliers for equipment, signs, fixtures, opening inventory, and supplies necessary to open the business. However, Desi District does not provide these items directly, but only the names of approved suppliers. Desi District also does not deliver or install these items.
It is important for a prospective franchisee to understand the implications of purchasing from an affiliate, including pricing, quality control, and supply chain logistics. Further due diligence is recommended to fully understand the relationship between Desi District and its affiliate.