To whom is the initial inventory payment made for a Dryject franchise?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
INVESTMENT**
YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
| Type of | Amount | Method of | When Due | To Whom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expenditure | Payment | Payment is to be Made | ||
| Initial | $29,500 | Lump Sum | Upon signing of | Us |
| Franchise Fee (Note | F |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 19–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial inventory payment, estimated to be between $2,500 and $3,500, is made to Dryject, its affiliate, and approved vendors. This initial inventory consists of specific items that Dryject franchisees are required to purchase from these sources.
This requirement means that new Dryject franchisees must budget for this expense and understand that they cannot source these initial inventory items from just any supplier. They are restricted to purchasing from Dryject, its affiliate, or vendors that Dryject has approved. This ensures that franchisees start with the correct products and equipment that meet Dryject's standards.
Dryject maintains a list of approved suppliers in its manual, which it updates periodically. If a franchisee wants to use a supplier not on the approved list, they or the supplier must request approval from Dryject. Dryject will evaluate the supplier, and the franchisee may be charged a fee for this review. This process ensures quality control and consistency across all Dryject franchises, but it also means franchisees have less flexibility in sourcing their initial inventory.