What is the only item that Kitchen Solvers or its affiliate is the sole supplier of as of the FDD issuance date?

According to Kitchen Solvers' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as of the issuance date of the document, the only item that Kitchen Solvers or its affiliate is the sole supplier of is the Supplies Package. However, Kitchen Solvers retains the right to become the exclusive supplier of any product or service at any time in the future without any restrictions. This means that while franchisees may currently have some flexibility in sourcing other items, Kitchen Solvers could change this policy and require franchisees to purchase other products or services exclusively from them or their affiliates.

Kitchen Solvers estimates that purchases of products, supplies, and marketing materials that meet their specifications and standards will represent a significant portion of a franchisee's costs. Specifically, these purchases account for approximately 55% to 85% or more of the cost to establish the franchise business and 45% to 60% or more of the cost to operate the franchise business on an ongoing basis. This highlights the importance of understanding the approved vendor list and the potential impact of any changes to required suppliers.

While franchisees can request approval for additional vendors or specific products, Kitchen Solvers is not obligated to grant approval if it creates an excessive number of vendors for a product, typically more than two. Furthermore, any approved vendor must meet certain requirements, including compliance with specifications and standards, adequate facilities, and accessibility for periodic evaluation. This process ensures that Kitchen Solvers maintains control over the quality and uniformity of products used within the franchise system.