What is a Marble Slab Creamery franchisee required to purchase materials, supplies, and inventory for?
Marble_Slab_Creamery Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
s (defined below)) and other personal property as are designated by Franchisor from time to time in writing, or which otherwise have been approved by Franchisor in writing, and which strictly conform to the appearance, standards and specifications of Franchisor and the System as established from time to time.
- 5.17.2 To maintain in sufficient supply (as Franchisor may prescribe in the Manual or otherwise in writing), and to use at all times, only such fixtures, furnishings, equipment, signage, menu items, ingredients, products, materials, supplies, and paper goods as conform with Franchisor's standards and specifications, and to refrain from deviating therefrom by the use of nonconforming items, without Franchisor's prior written consent.
- 5.17.3 To sell or offer for sale only such menu items and sizes, products, and services as have been expressly approved for sale in writing by Franchisor; to sell or offer for sale all types of menu items, products, and services specified by Franchisor; to refrain from any deviation from Franchisor's standards and specifications without Franchisor's prior written consent; and to discontinue selling and offering for sale any menu items, products, or services which Franchisor may, in its discretion, disapprove in writing at any time. If Franchisee operates a Co-Brand Store, Franchisee may also offer for sale the products and services that have been approved by Franchisee's Co-Brand Licensor(s).
- 5.17.4 To use, in the preparation of food products, only such seasonings and chili as prescribed by Franchisor.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD pages 73–74)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Marble Slab Creamery's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must maintain sufficient supplies of fixtures, furnishings, equipment, signage, menu items, ingredients, products, materials, supplies, and paper goods that conform to Marble Slab Creamery's standards and specifications. Franchisees must use only approved items and are prohibited from using nonconforming items without prior written consent from Marble Slab Creamery.
Additionally, franchisees are required to sell or offer for sale only menu items and sizes, products, and services expressly approved in writing by Marble Slab Creamery. They must sell or offer all types of menu items, products, and services specified by Marble Slab Creamery and must not deviate from the franchisor's standards and specifications without prior written consent. Marble Slab Creamery retains the discretion to disapprove any menu items, products, or services in writing at any time, which the franchisee must then discontinue selling.
Furthermore, Marble Slab Creamery franchisees must use only the seasonings and chili prescribed by the franchisor in the preparation of food products. These seasonings and chili are unique to Marble Slab Creamery, and their formulas and manufacturing processes are considered trade secrets. Franchisees are required to purchase these items exclusively from Marble Slab Creamery, its affiliates, or from suppliers designated by Marble Slab Creamery.