Does Azal Coffee have independent access to sales information generated by the Franchise Technology?
Azal_Coffee Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
We have the right to independently access the sales information and other data generated or stored by the Franchise Technology and there are no contractual limitations on our right to access and use that information and data. You must provide us access to the information contained in or produced by the Franchise Technology in the manner specified by us and must supply us with any security codes necessary to obtain that access. We may retrieve, analyze, download and use the software and all data contained in or produced by the Franchise Technology at any time as long as the access does not unreasonably interfere with the operation of your Franchise Business. You must maintain high-speed Internet access at all times in the manner specified by us for communication with us, use of the Franchise Technology, and to allow us to access information from the Franchise Technology. Our rights to use the Franchise Technology data includes the right to deliver the data to any third party we deem appropriate in our sole discretion; provided that the identity and other personal information of your employees, agents, and customers are not improperly disclosed.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 51)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Azal Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Azal Coffee has the right to independently access sales information and other data generated or stored by the Franchise Technology. There are no contractual limitations on Azal Coffee's right to access and use this information.
As a franchisee, you must provide Azal Coffee with access to the information contained in or produced by the Franchise Technology in the manner they specify and must supply any security codes necessary to obtain that access. Azal Coffee may retrieve, analyze, download, and use the software and all data contained in or produced by the Franchise Technology at any time, as long as the access does not unreasonably interfere with the operation of your Franchise Business.
Furthermore, franchisees must maintain high-speed Internet access at all times for communication, use of the Franchise Technology, and to allow Azal Coffee to access information from the Franchise Technology. Azal Coffee's rights to use the Franchise Technology data include the right to deliver the data to any third party they deem appropriate, provided that the identity and other personal information of your employees, agents, and customers are not improperly disclosed. This means Azal Coffee can monitor sales and operational data, and use it for various purposes including sharing with third parties.