Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
We reserve the right to revise or update the lists of mandatory and approved products and services, required vendors and suppliers, and standards and specifications from time to time, and will provide you with reasonable notice of such changes.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
In the fiscal year 2023, neither we nor our affiliates derived any revenue from required franchisee purchases and leases.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We and our affiliates may derive revenues, rebates, commissions, or other material consideration as a result of required purchases or leases by franchisees.
Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?
75Item 8
It is estimated that required purchases will constitute approximately 75% to 100% of your purchases of goods and services in establishing your Business and 75% to 100% of your purchases of goods and services in operating your Business.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
We may charge you or the supplier our actual costs and expenses or $5,000, whichever is greater, for the evaluation and will make our decision within 30 business days.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
If you wish to use any product or service that we have not evaluated or to buy or lease from a supplier that we have not yet approved or designated, you must provide us with sufficient information, specifications, and samples so that we may determine whether the product or service meets our standards and…