Can Eos Worldwide designate itself or its affiliates as Approved Suppliers?
Eos_Worldwide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We reserve the right to: (i) designate Approved Suppliers for any other products, services, branded items, signs, supplies, fixtures, inventory, tools and other services, assets, products, or materials utilized by you to operate your Franchise, which we may change, alter, or amend from time to time; (ii) name us or any of our affiliates as Approved Suppliers and require you to order through us certain Products, goods, materials or services, as we may specify from time to time; and/or (iii) derive revenue from your required purchases ordered through us or our Approved Suppliers to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.
(b) Other than the items we may require as described above, you may purchase all other products, services, signs, supplies, fixtures, inventory, tools, books (including Traction books sold in our EOS Online Store) and other items purchased for use in the operation of your Franchised Business from vendors or suppliers of your choice as long as the items meet or exceed Franchise System Standards.
(c) If you propose to substitute any Approved Suppliers or any Materials, Products or Services, you must notify us in writing and submit sufficient information, samples, and specifications to allow us to determine if the supplier and/or supplies meet our approved criteria.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 74–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Eos Worldwide Franchise Disclosure Document, Eos Worldwide reserves the right to designate itself or its affiliates as approved suppliers. This means that Eos Worldwide can require franchisees to purchase certain products, goods, materials, or services directly from them or their affiliated companies.
This ability allows Eos Worldwide to maintain quality control and brand consistency across all franchise locations. By mandating the use of specific suppliers, Eos Worldwide can ensure that all franchisees are using the same standards and materials, which can help to protect the brand's reputation.
For a prospective franchisee, this means they may be required to purchase certain items from Eos Worldwide or its affiliates, potentially impacting their costs and vendor selection. However, franchisees can purchase other products, services, signs, supplies, fixtures, inventory, tools, and books from vendors or suppliers of their choice, provided these items meet or exceed the Eos Worldwide franchise system standards. Franchisees have the option to propose substitute suppliers, but Eos Worldwide has the sole discretion to approve or disapprove them.