Can Dryject withdraw any of its previous approvals for goods and services?
Dryject Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You are required to purchase certain services, equipment and operating supplies, as are more particularly set forth in the Operations Manual, from Us or suppliers whose services, products and materials are approved, and not thereafter disapproved, by Us. We or Our affiliates may receive commissions on goods and services provided to franchisees from various suppliers. If You desire to purchase any services or products from suppliers that We have not previously approved, You or the supplier must submit a written request for such approval to Us. As a condition of Our approval, which shall not be unreasonably withheld, We may require that Our representatives be allowed to inspect the supplier's facilities and/or that a sample of its product be made available to Us or Our designee for testing. In such event You or the supplier may be charged a fee not to exceed the actual cost of such inspection and/or testing. Within thirty (30) days of delivery of the test results, if testing is conducted or the written request if testing is not conducted, We will issue a decision in writing. Such decision may be a determination that additional time is needed to complete the review. Any denial will state the reasons. In the event We do not provide You with a written decision, the request shall be deemed denied.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD pages 38–39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dryject FDD, Dryject has the authority to determine, approve, and supervise the quality of services and products sold by franchisees. Dryject requires franchisees to purchase certain services, equipment, and operating supplies from Dryject itself or from suppliers approved by Dryject. Importantly, Dryject retains the right to disapprove previously approved suppliers.
If a franchisee wants to purchase services or products from a supplier not already approved, they or the supplier must submit a written request for approval to Dryject. As a condition of approval, Dryject may require an inspection of the supplier's facilities or a sample of the product for testing. The franchisee or supplier may be charged a fee to cover the actual cost of the inspection or testing. Dryject will issue a written decision within thirty days of receiving test results or the written request if no testing is needed.
Dryject's ability to withdraw approval from suppliers gives them significant control over the supply chain and the quality of products and services offered under the Dryject brand. This ensures uniformity and standards across all franchises. For a potential franchisee, this means they must be prepared to switch suppliers if Dryject withdraws approval from a previously accepted vendor. It also means they should factor in potential costs and delays associated with seeking approval for new suppliers.