What specifications must the tablet meet for the Auntie Annes Management Training Program?
Auntie_Annes Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
We require you to bring to the Management Training Program a dedicated tablet that meets the hardware and software specifications necessary to use our electronic learning management system.
You are required to purchase a dedicated iPad® or Windows® tablet/computer that meets the hardware and software specifications necessary to use our Learning Management System. This tablet will be used to deliver training materials, digital recipes, videos, communication, and
engagement activities digitally. You may be required to pay us, our affiliates, or an Approved Supplier an annual license fee to use the Learning Management System, which is currently $210 per year per Shop. The annual license fee may change from time to time.
You must dedicate a high-speed broadband connection that meets our specifications for the sole purpose of supporting your Computer System. Any other technology options, such as satellite, cellular, etc. must be approved by us before you order service with a provider. We may require you to use an Internet service provider that we approve, and we may require you to maintain a set minimum bandwidth. You also must obtain all telecommunications and computer infrastructure products required to access the Internet and to support our then-current information technology system.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 61–77)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Auntie Annes's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to bring a dedicated tablet to the Management Training Program. This tablet must meet specific hardware and software requirements to effectively use Auntie Annes's electronic learning management system. The tablet will be used to deliver training materials, digital recipes, videos, communication, and engagement activities digitally.
In addition to purchasing the tablet, franchisees may also be required to pay an annual license fee to Auntie Annes, its affiliates, or an approved supplier to use the Learning Management System. The current annual license fee is $210 per year per shop, but this fee is subject to change.
Franchisees must also dedicate a high-speed broadband connection that meets Auntie Annes's specifications for their computer system. Alternative technology options like satellite or cellular require prior approval. Auntie Annes may also mandate the use of an approved Internet service provider and a minimum bandwidth. Franchisees are responsible for obtaining all necessary telecommunications and computer infrastructure products to access the Internet and support Auntie Anne's information technology system.