Who is responsible for paying Dryject's actual costs for inspection and testing of a proposed supplier's facilities?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Note 6. Supplier Approval. 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 us our actual costs incurred for this inspection and testing.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 14–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dryject's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee or the proposed supplier may be responsible for covering the actual costs associated with the inspection and testing of a potential supplier's facilities. Dryject retains the right to charge a fee for reviewing any supplier a franchisee proposes to use for goods related to the franchise.
Specifically, if Dryject deems it necessary to inspect the facilities of a proposed supplier or conduct tests on their products, either the franchisee or the supplier will be required to pay the actual costs that Dryject incurs for these activities. This could include travel expenses, lab fees, personnel costs, and other related expenses.
This policy means that a Dryject franchisee could face unexpected costs if they wish to use a supplier not already approved by Dryject. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand this potential financial burden and to discuss supplier options with Dryject during their due diligence. Franchisees should also inquire about the typical range of costs associated with supplier inspections and testing to better prepare for this possibility.