Who is responsible for the costs of inspecting a proposed supplier's facilities for a Dryject franchise?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you desire to purchase any items from an unapproved supplier, you or the supplier must submit to us a written request for approval. We will then examine the vendor or supplier, which examination may include a review of product specifications, inspection of the vendor/supplier's facilities, actual testing (or demo) of their product, inquiries as to general reputation and reliability, and all other factors as we deem important. We must respond to your request in writing within 30 days. Our approval will not be unreasonably withheld, but must be obtained in writing. In the event we do not provide you with a written decision, the request will be deemed denied. We reserve the right to require that a representative be permitted to inspect the supplier's facilities and samples from the supplier be delivered to us or our designee for testing. We reserve the right to charge you a fee for reviewing a proposed supplier of any goods to be used in connection with the Franchise. If we determine that it is necessary to inspect the supplier's facilities or conduct tests, we will require you or the supplier to pay our actual costs incurred for this inspection and testing. We may, periodically, re-inspect the facilities and products of any previously approved supplier and may revoke our approval if the supplier fails to meet any of our standards and specifications at any time. We update our lists of approved suppliers periodically and issue the updated lists to all franchise owners.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 19–24)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dryject Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee wants to purchase items from a supplier not already approved by Dryject, either the franchisee or the unapproved supplier will have to submit a written request for approval. Dryject will then examine the potential vendor, which may include inspecting the supplier's facilities.
If Dryject determines that an inspection or product testing is necessary, the franchisee or the supplier will be responsible for paying Dryject's actual costs incurred for the inspection and testing. Dryject also retains the right to re-inspect previously approved suppliers and can revoke approval if the supplier no longer meets Dryject's standards.
This means that as a Dryject franchisee, you have the option to suggest new suppliers, but you or the supplier will have to cover the expenses if Dryject deems an inspection or testing is required for approval. This could add unexpected costs to your business if you choose to deviate from Dryject's already approved vendor list. It is important to factor in these potential costs when considering sourcing from non-approved suppliers.