What costs are associated with Face Foundrie's evaluation of a proposed new supplier?
Face_Foundrie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
aging, furnishings, uniforms, technology, and other products, supplies or services from suppliers other than those previously approved by Franchisor and such items have not been designated by Franchisor to be exclusively supplied by a designated supplier(s), Franchisee shall first submit to Franchisor a written request for authorization to purchase such items, together with such information and samples as Franchisor may require. Franchisor shall have the right to require periodically that its representatives be permitted to inspect such items and/or suppliers' facilities, and that samples from the proposed suppliers, or of the proposed items, be delivered for evaluation and testing, either to Franchisor or to an independent testing facility designated by Franchisor. Permission for such inspections shall be a condition of the initial and continuing approval of such supplier, manufacturer or distributor. A charge equal to the greater of $2,500 or the reasonable cost of the evaluation and testing, which may include travel expenses incurred by Franchisor, shall be paid by Franchisee. Franchisor shall, within ninety (90) days after its receipt of such request and completion of such evaluation and testing (if required by Franchisor), notify Franchisee in wr
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Face Foundrie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee proposes a new supplier, Face Foundrie has the right to inspect the supplier's facilities and/or the items. Face Foundrie may also request samples from the proposed suppliers to be delivered for evaluation and testing, either to Face Foundrie or to an independent testing facility that Face Foundrie designates.
The franchisee is responsible for covering the costs associated with this evaluation and testing. This charge will be the greater of $2,500 or the reasonable cost of the evaluation and testing. This can include travel expenses incurred by Face Foundrie during the evaluation process.
Face Foundrie will then notify the franchisee in writing of its approval or disapproval within 90 days after receiving the request and completing the evaluation and testing, if required. Face Foundrie may deny approval for any reason, including limiting the number of approved suppliers. However, Face Foundrie is not required to approve any particular supplier or to make available to prospective suppliers standards and specifications for formulas, which Face Foundrie has the right to deem confidential.