How long does Face Foundrie have to notify a franchisee of its approval or disapproval 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 writing of its approval or disapproval. Franchisor may deny such approval for any reason, including its determination to limit the number of approved suppliers. Nothing in the foregoing shall be construed to require Franchisor to approve any particular supplier, nor to require Franchisor to make available to prospective suppliers, standards and specifications for formulas, which Franchisor shall have the right to deem confidenti
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 90 days to notify the franchisee of its decision. This 90-day period begins after Face Foundrie receives the request and completes its evaluation and testing of the proposed supplier, if such testing is required by Face Foundrie. The notification must be in writing.
Face Foundrie has the right to inspect the supplier's facilities and request samples for evaluation, with the franchisee bearing the costs of evaluation and testing. These costs are the greater of $2,500 or the reasonable cost of the evaluation and testing, including any travel expenses incurred by Face Foundrie.
Face Foundrie retains the right to deny approval for any reason, including limiting the number of approved suppliers. This means a franchisee cannot assume approval even if the supplier meets basic standards. Face Foundrie also reserves the right to re-inspect approved suppliers and revoke approval if they no longer meet the current criteria. If approval is revoked, the franchisee must immediately stop selling or using items from the disapproved supplier.