Who bears the expense of obtaining specified computer hardware and software for a 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchise?

ranchisee shall have sole and complete responsibility for: (i) the acquisition, operation, maintenance and upgrading of the Computer Systems; (ii) the manner in which Franchisee’s Computer Systems interface with Franchisor’s computer system and those of third parties; and (iii) any and all consequences that may arise if the Computer Systems are not properly operated, maintained and upgraded. Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor may have full and complete access to the information and data entered into or produced by the Computer Systems, including, without limitation, email communications and related data, and Franchisor can use the same in any way Franchisor deems appropriate, including in connection with the development, training, or modification of artificial intelligence / machine learning models, subject to applicable law. 14.9 Other Systems and Software. Franchisee shall establish and operate, at its own expense, such customer relationship management, order processing, point of sale, bookkeeping, accounting, record keeping, security, computer, communications and other systems and software as prescribed by Franchisor from time to time. Franchisee shall pay all fees charged by Franchisor, its Affiliates or designated suppliers for the use of such systems and software and to purchase or lease all necessary Computer Systems. The foregoing obligation may include, without limitation, the use and retention of such records, documents and equipment as may from time to time be required by Franchisor. In the event that Franchisor adopts new methods, procedures or systems for its franchisees, or for the System generally, Franchisee agrees to purchase and utilize such systems and software, pay all fees charged by Franchisor, its Affiliates or others for the use of such systems and software, and purchase or lease all necessary Computer Systems. If Franchisor has prescribed any customer relationship management, order processing, point of sale, bookkeeping, accounting, record keeping, security, computer, communications or other systems or software for use by 1-800-GOT-JUNK? franchisees, Franchisee shall use only such systems and software and shall not use any other system or software in operating the Franchised Business.

Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 24)