Can Focalpoint Coaching's approval of a supplier be temporary?
Focalpoint_Coaching Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If Franchisee would like to purchase any items from any unapproved supplier or distributor, Franchisee must submit to Franchisor a written request for approval of the proposed supplier or distributor. (Alternatively, the proposed supplier or distributor may submit its own request.) Franchisor has the right to inspect the proposed supplier's or distributor's facilities, and to require product samples from the proposed supplier or distributor to be delivered at Franchisor's option either directly to Franchisor or to any independent, certified laboratory which Franchisor designates for testing. Either Franchisee or the proposed supplier or distributor must pay Franchisor a fee (not to exceed the reasonable cost of the inspection and the actual cost of the test) to make the evaluation. Franchisor has no obligation to approve any new supplier, product or service Franchisee proposes. Franchisor reserves the right to periodically re-inspect the facilities and products of any approved supplier or distributor and to revoke Franchisor's approval if the supplier or distributor does not continue to meet any of Franchisor's criteria. Franchisor also reserves the right to charge manufacturers or suppliers a royalty for the right to manufacture products for use in a FocalPoint Franchised Business.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 56–57)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Focalpoint Coaching's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Focalpoint Coaching reserves the right to re-inspect approved suppliers and distributors periodically. If a supplier or distributor fails to continue meeting Focalpoint Coaching's criteria, the franchisor can revoke its approval.
This means that even after a supplier is initially approved for use by Focalpoint Coaching franchisees, that approval is not necessarily permanent. Focalpoint Coaching retains the authority to ensure that all suppliers meet their standards on an ongoing basis. This protects the brand's reputation and ensures consistent quality across the franchise system.
For a prospective Focalpoint Coaching franchisee, this implies that they must be prepared to switch suppliers if Focalpoint Coaching revokes approval from a previously authorized source. While franchisees can propose new suppliers, Focalpoint Coaching is not obligated to approve them. Furthermore, Focalpoint Coaching can charge royalties to manufacturers or suppliers for the right to produce goods for Focalpoint Coaching franchises.