For All Team franchises, does the definition of 'Software' include computer hardware?
All_Team Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
G. "Software" means the computer program that ATFC will require USER to use together with any updates, modifications, revisions, new versions and substitution of any new product thereof, together with all documentation, training manuals, and supplemental computer hardware. ATFC will train USER to facilitate the use of the computer program. Said computer program is designed for "front office" operations in the temporary staffing business, including payroll processing and client billing.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 34–161)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to All Team's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the definition of "Software" includes computer hardware. Specifically, the "Software" is defined as the computer program that All Team requires the franchisee (USER) to use, along with any updates, modifications, revisions, new versions, and substitutions. This definition explicitly includes all documentation, training manuals, and supplemental computer hardware.
All Team will provide training to the franchisee to facilitate the use of this computer program. The software is designed for "front office" operations within the temporary staffing business, encompassing functions such as payroll processing and client billing.
This means that as a franchisee, you are required to use the specific software designated by All Team, and this software package includes not only the programs themselves but also any necessary hardware. All Team's control over the software and hardware used in the franchise is typical in the franchise industry, as it helps ensure consistency and standardization across all franchise locations.