What is the maximum amount of time Flowerama takes to approve or disapprove a recommended supplier?

According to Flowerama's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee has the right to recommend suppliers to Flowerama at any time. Flowerama will then test and evaluate the recommended suppliers at the franchisee's expense. Flowerama states that it will approve or disapprove the suppliers with reasonable promptness, but the evaluation period will not exceed 90 days. The approval or disapproval is based upon Flowerama's tests and evaluations of the products or services offered by the supplier. The franchisee may not use a recommended supplier before Flowerama approves the supplier in writing. Flowerama currently does not charge a fee for testing and evaluating recommended suppliers.

This means that a Flowerama franchisee can suggest alternative suppliers to the company. However, the franchisee will bear the costs of testing and evaluating the supplier. Flowerama has up to 90 days to make a decision on whether to approve the supplier. The franchisee is not allowed to use the supplier until Flowerama provides written approval.

This process is fairly standard in franchising, as franchisors want to maintain quality control and brand consistency. The 90-day period allows Flowerama sufficient time to thoroughly vet the supplier. The fact that Flowerama does not currently charge a fee for testing is a benefit to the franchisee, although this policy could change in the future.