How does Antioch Pizza Shop determine the usage of technology fees?

According to Antioch Pizza Shop's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor determines how and for what purposes the technology fees will be used. These purposes may include covering Antioch Pizza Shop's costs or paying fees to third-party providers for technology development, maintenance, and usage for the franchise system. The fees may also cover subscription and license fees paid by Antioch Pizza Shop to provide franchisees access to and use certain technology tools, as well as for related research and development conducted by the company.

This means that as a franchisee, you will be contributing to a technology fund that Antioch Pizza Shop manages. The funds are intended to support the technology infrastructure and innovation within the franchise system. While Antioch Pizza Shop has discretion over how these funds are allocated, the stated purposes provide some transparency regarding their intended use.

It's important to note that the technology fee amount can be changed by Antioch Pizza Shop with 60 days' notice. However, once implemented, Antioch Pizza Shop will not increase the monthly fee during the franchise term by more than 10% per year. This provides some predictability for franchisees in terms of budgeting for this expense. Prospective franchisees should inquire about the current technology fee amount and how it has been utilized in the past to better understand the value they receive for this ongoing cost.