What is the Dryject franchisee's obligation regarding obtaining Dryject's prior written approval or consent?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e. You may not develop or sell other products or services on Your own without Our prior written consent.
- (g) In order to allow Us to establish and enforce standards of quality and uniformity for the distribution and sale of Our products and services, and in order to preserve incentive for other entities to become DryJect franchisees in the future, You shall not sell DryJect products and services other than on a retail basis to customers, and not for resale by the purchasers thereof, without Our prior written consent and without executing a separate agreement with Us for the right to conduct such sales, if We request the execution of such an agreement.
- (h) We have the right to determine, approve and supervise the quality of services and products sold by You from the Franchised Business, and to take all action We deem necessary to maintain
the quality and standards of the services and products, the Franchised Business and Our System. You are required to purchase certain services, equipment and operating supplies, as are more particularly set forth in the Operations Manual, from Us or suppliers whose services, products and materials are approved, and not thereafter disapproved, by Us. We or Our affiliates may receive commissions on goods and services provided to franchisees from various suppliers. If You desire to purchase any services or products from suppliers that We have not previously approved, You or the supplier must submit a written request for such approval to Us. As a condition of Our approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, We may require that Our representatives be allowed to inspect the supplier's facilities and/or that a sample of its product be made available to Us or Our designee for testing. In such event You or the supplier may be charged a fee not to exceed the actual cost of such inspection and/or testing. Within thirty (30) days of delivery of the test results, if testing is conducted or the written request if testing is not conducted, We will issue a decision in writing. Such decision may be a determination that additional time is needed to complete the review. Any denial will state the reasons. In the event We do not provide You with a written decision, the request shall be deemed denied.
- (i) You shall have a fully trained general manager operate the Franchised Business at all times when You are not personally managing and operating the Franchised Business. You shall keep Us informed at all times of the identity of any employee(s) acting as manager(s) of the Franchised Business. We shall make training available, as is reasonable and necessary, for all managers designated by You. We may provide such training at Our then-current rates.
- (j) You agree that You will at all times faithfully, honestly and diligently perform Your obligations hereunder and that You will not engage in any business or other activities that will conflict with Your obligations hereunder or Your DryJect Franchise.
Source: Item 8 — BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP (FDD pages 68–229)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must obtain prior written approval or consent from Dryject in several aspects of their business operations. A Dryject franchisee cannot develop or sell products or services on their own without Dryject's prior written consent. Additionally, franchisees need Dryject's prior written consent to sell Dryject products and services other than on a retail basis to customers, especially if it involves resale.
Dryject retains the right to determine, approve, and supervise the quality of services and products sold by the franchisee. If a franchisee wants to purchase services or products from a supplier not previously approved by Dryject, they or the supplier must submit a written request for approval. Dryject may inspect the supplier's facilities or test product samples, charging a fee not exceeding the actual cost of inspection or testing. Dryject will provide a decision in writing within thirty days of test results or the written request, and any denial will include the reasons for it. If no written decision is provided, the request is deemed denied.
Furthermore, franchisees must obtain Dryject's prior written approval before making any material replacements or alterations to equipment, techniques, signs, or the Dryject system. Any digital or electronic content published by the franchisee must comply with Dryject's brand communication standards and is subject to their approval. All digital imagery bearing Dryject's marks also requires approval. Franchisees must also obtain Dryject's prior written approval before offering for sale any products or services not already authorized by Dryject, or using any equipment, commercial vehicles, or premises for purposes other than operating the franchised business in compliance with the agreement.