Does Extreme Art Studio require supplier testing?
Extreme_Art_Studio Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Provide you with a list of our approved items, services and suppliers, and consultation on required purchases as we deem necessary and appropriate (See Franchise Agreement – Sections 2.2 and 8.3).
You must order sales and marketing material from us or our designated suppliers. It is a material breach of the Franchise Agreement to use other marketing material without obtaining our prior written approval. If you desire to use your own advertising materials, you must obtain our prior approval, which may be granted or denied in our sole discretion. We will review your request and we will respond in writing within 30 days from the date we receive all requested information. Our failure to notify you in the specified time frame will be deemed a disapproval of your request. Use of logos, Marks, and other name identification materials must follow our approved standards. You may not use our logos, Marks, and other name identification materials on items to be sold or services to be provided without our prior written approval. If we approve of promotional items or services that will be sold in or through your Extreme Art Studio Business, those items or services must be in your Gross Sales, and will be subject to royalties, Local Advertising Requirement, and the Brand Fund Contributions. If you use unauthorized advertising materials, you must pay a fee of $500 per occurrence to us or the Brand Fund.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 27–37)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
Based on the 2024 Extreme Art Studio Franchise Disclosure Document, there is no mention of required supplier testing. However, Extreme Art Studio does provide a list of approved items, services, and suppliers.
Extreme Art Studio also requires franchisees to order sales and marketing material from them or their designated suppliers. If a franchisee desires to use their own advertising materials, they must obtain prior written approval from Extreme Art Studio, which may be granted or denied at their sole discretion. If unauthorized advertising materials are used, the franchisee must pay a fee of $500 per occurrence to Extreme Art Studio or the Brand Fund.
Prospective franchisees should inquire with Extreme Art Studio about the criteria for supplier approval and whether any form of testing or certification is required for suppliers to be included on the approved list. This information will help franchisees understand the process and requirements for sourcing materials and supplies for their Extreme Art Studio business.