Who can submit a written request for approval of a proposed supplier or distributor to Focalpoint Coaching?
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, both the franchisee and the proposed supplier or distributor can submit a written request for approval to Focalpoint Coaching. This applies when a franchisee wants to purchase items from a supplier or distributor not already approved by Focalpoint Coaching.
Focalpoint Coaching retains the right to inspect the facilities of the proposed supplier or distributor and may request product samples for testing, either sent directly to them or to an independent, certified laboratory. The franchisee or the proposed supplier/distributor is responsible for covering the costs associated with the inspection and testing, up to the reasonable cost of the inspection and the actual cost of the test.
However, Focalpoint Coaching is under no obligation to approve any new supplier, product, or service suggested by the franchisee. Furthermore, Focalpoint Coaching reserves the right to re-inspect approved suppliers and distributors periodically and can revoke approval if they no longer meet the franchisor's criteria. Focalpoint Coaching also reserves the right to charge manufacturers or suppliers a royalty for the right to manufacture products for use in a FocalPoint Franchised Business.
This process ensures that Focalpoint Coaching maintains control over the quality and standards of products and services used within its franchise system. It also allows Focalpoint Coaching to potentially benefit financially from supplier relationships through royalties.