How does the Dryject franchisor's business experience (Item 2) relate to the franchisee's assistance with identifying equipment and supplies (Item 11)?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Before you open your Franchised Business, we will:
- B. Identify the equipment, inventory, materials and supplies necessary for the Franchised Business to begin operations, including the minimum standards and specifications that must be satisfied and the approved suppliers from whom these items may be purchased or leased (including us and our affiliates). (FA, § 9)
- C. Designate certain proprietary equipment and products (e.g. DryJect® machines and certain parts), at your expense, manufactured by our affiliates. (FA, § 7 & 15)
During the operation of the Franchised Business, we will:
- D. Provide updated lists of approved items of equipment, fixtures, inventory, and supplies (by brand name and/or by standards and specifications) and updated lists of approved suppliers for those items.
We do not maintain a formal training staff. Training will be provided under the direction of John Paddock, whose background is described in Item 2 of this Disclosure Document, and other people, as needed. Other employees and other existing franchise owners and suppliers may also participate in providing training to new franchise owners and their employees. All of our instructors have between 25 and 33 years of relevant experience in the subject areas taught. Mr. Paddock has 15 years of experience with us and our affiliate. Matthew Majernik, our Manager of Manufacturing
and Process Development, will provide franchisees with equipment training. Mr. Majernik has 15 years of experience with us and our affiliate and 12 years of similar experience with a DryJect® franchisee.
D. We may continually evolve to meet changing consumer demands and market conditions. Accordingly, we reserve the right to change our business operations occasionally. You must promptly adopt all required modifications and improvements at your sole expense.
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor provides assistance in identifying necessary equipment and supplies for the franchised business. Specifically, Dryject will identify the equipment, inventory, materials, and supplies needed to begin operations, including minimum standards and approved suppliers. They also designate proprietary equipment and products, such as DryJect machines, manufactured by their affiliates. This assistance is provided before the franchisee opens their business.
Item 11 mentions that training will be provided under the direction of John Paddock, whose background is described in Item 2, and other people as needed. Matthew Majernik, the Manager of Manufacturing and Process Development, will provide franchisees with equipment training. Mr. Majernik has 15 years of experience with Dryject and its affiliate and 12 years of similar experience with a DryJect® franchisee. This indicates that the franchisor's business experience, as detailed in Item 2, directly informs the assistance provided to franchisees in selecting and understanding the necessary equipment and supplies.
Dryject also provides updated lists of approved items of equipment, fixtures, inventory, and supplies (by brand name and/or by standards and specifications) and updated lists of approved suppliers for those items during the operation of the franchised business. This ongoing support ensures that franchisees have access to the most current and appropriate resources for their business needs. Franchisees should note that Dryject reserves the right to change business operations and requires franchisees to adopt all required modifications and improvements at their sole expense.