What is Learningrx's right regarding materials or equipment deemed illegal or in violation of the Agreement?
Learningrx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 12.7 Restrictions on Services and Products.
Franchisee is prohibited from offering or selling any services or products not authorized by Franchisor as being a part of the System.
Except for clerical supplies, Franchisee shall purchase all products, equipment, services, supplies and materials required for the operation of the Business from suppliers designated or approved by Franchisor, provided, however, that the prices for such products, equipment, services, supplies and materials required for the operation of the Business are offered at commercially reasonable prices to Franchisee; provided, however, Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that the term "commercially reasonable" means that such products, equipment, services, supplies and materials must first comply with system standards before any party can evaluate or judge the commercial reasonability of the pricing for such items.
However, if Franchisee proposes to offer, conduct or utilize any services, products, materials, forms, items, supplies or services for use in connection with or sale through the Business which are not previously approved by Franchisor as meeting its specifications, Franchisee shall first request approval in writing from Franchisor.
Franchisor may, in its sole discretion, for any reason whatsoever, elect to withhold such approval; however, in order to make such determination, Franchisor reserves the right to require submission of specifications, information or samples of such products, services, materials, forms, items or supplies.
Franchisor shall not charge Franchisee for Franchisor's evaluation services.
Franchisor will advise Franchisee within thirty (30) days from the date of Franchisor's receipt of Franchisee's written request whether such products, services, materials, forms, items or supplies meet its specifications.
If Franchisor does not approve Franchisee's request within such thirty (3
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–209)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Learningrx Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are prohibited from offering or selling any services or products not authorized by Learningrx as being a part of the Learningrx system. Except for clerical supplies, franchisees must purchase all products, equipment, services, supplies, and materials required for the operation of their Learningrx business from suppliers designated or approved by Learningrx, provided that the prices are commercially reasonable and comply with system standards.
If a franchisee proposes to offer, conduct, or utilize any services, products, materials, forms, items, supplies, or services not previously approved by Learningrx, they must first request written approval from Learningrx. Learningrx may withhold such approval for any reason. However, Learningrx reserves the right to require submission of specifications, information, or samples of such products, services, materials, forms, items, or supplies to make a determination.
Learningrx will not charge franchisees for its evaluation services and will advise the franchisee within thirty days from the date of receiving the written request whether the items meet its specifications. If Learningrx does not approve the franchisee's request within that timeframe, it is considered a disapproval. This process ensures that all services and products offered under the Learningrx brand meet the franchisor's standards and comply with the franchise agreement.