Process for Approval of New Suppliers and Vendors Sample Clauses

Process for Approval of New Suppliers and Vendors. If you would like to purchase any items from any unapproved supplier, then you must submit to us a written request for approval of the proposed supplier. We have the right to inspect the proposed supplier’s facilities, and require that product samples from the proposed supplier be delivered, at our option, either directly to us, or to any independent, certified laboratory that we may designate, for testing. We may charge you a supplier evaluation fee (not to exceed the reasonable cost of the inspection and the actual cost of the test) to make the evaluation. We reserve the right to periodically re-inspect the facilities and products of any approved supplier, and revoke our approval if the supplier does not continue to meet any of our criteria. Franchisee must contract with Franchisor’s approved vendors to provide credit card and gift card processors and services, maintenance and service for Franchisee’s equipment and computers (hardware and software), Internet service, e-mail services and other services designated by Franchisor. Franchisee may request that Franchisor add certain vendors or suppliers to Franchisor’s list of approved vendors and suppliers by notifying Franchisor in writing. Franchisor may require Franchisee to submit samples or specifications for examination or testing, at Franchisee’s expense, to determine if the supplies or products meet Franchisor’s specifications in such areas as weight, size, shape, delivery, performance, consistency, warranties, design, appearance, atmosphere and price. Franchisor will advise Franchisee of its approval or denial of approval within 45 days after receipt of all applicable information.