From whom are Dryject franchisees required to purchase their initial inventory?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Note 2. Initial Inventory.
We estimate that your initial inventory costs will be approximately $2,500 to $3,500 and will consist of certain inventory items that you
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 19–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated cost for initial inventory ranges from $2,500 to $3,500. Dryject franchisees must purchase these initial inventory items from Dryject, its affiliate, and approved vendors. This indicates that franchisees do not have complete freedom in selecting their initial suppliers and must adhere to Dryject's approved list.
Dryject maintains written lists of approved suppliers for equipment, fixtures, inventory, and supplies, identified by brand name or specifications. These lists are updated periodically and provided to all franchisees. While Dryject will furnish its standards, specifications, and supplier approval criteria to franchisees upon request on a confidential basis, the approved vendors are listed in the Operations Manual, which franchisees must follow, even with periodic modifications made by Dryject.
If a franchisee wishes to purchase items from an unapproved supplier, they or the supplier must submit a written request for approval to Dryject. Dryject will then examine the vendor, which may include reviewing product specifications, inspecting facilities, testing products, and assessing the vendor's reputation and reliability. Dryject must respond to the request in writing within 30 days, and approval will not be unreasonably withheld but must be obtained in writing. If no written decision is provided within 30 days, the request is deemed denied. Dryject reserves the right to inspect the supplier's facilities and require samples for testing, with the franchisee potentially bearing the costs of inspection and testing.
Dryject may periodically re-inspect previously approved suppliers and revoke approval if they fail to meet standards. This system ensures that Dryject maintains control over the quality and consistency of products used within the franchise system, which is a common practice in franchising to protect brand standards. However, it also means that franchisees have limited autonomy in sourcing their supplies and may face additional costs and administrative burdens if they wish to use alternative suppliers.