What is included in the definition of the 'Computer System' that Bath Tune Up franchisees must use?
Bath_Tune_Up Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisor has the right to mandate certain brands, types, makes, and/or models of communications, computer systems, software and hardware including without limitation: (1) back office and point of sale systems, mobile devices, data, audio, video, and voice storage, retrieval, and transmission systems for use at the Franchised Business, between or among Franchised Businesses, and between and among Franchisee's Franchised Business and Franchisor, its designee, and/or Franchisee; (2) physical, electronic, and other security systems; (3) printers and other peripheral devices; (4) archival back-up systems; and (5) Internet access mode (e.g., form of telecommunications connection) and speed (collectively, the "Computer System"). Franchisee must purchase or lease, and thereafter maintain, the Computer System, and comply with Franchisor's requirements, specifications, and policies concerning the use of technology, as they may be specified in this Agreement, or specified or modified in the Manuals or otherwise in writing.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bath Tune Up Franchise Disclosure Document, the Computer System that franchisees must use includes several components related to technology and communication. This system encompasses back office and point of sale systems, mobile devices, and systems for data, audio, video, and voice storage, retrieval, and transmission. These are used at the franchised business, between franchised businesses, and between the franchisee's business and Bath Tune Up, its designees, and/or the franchisee themselves.
The Computer System also includes physical, electronic, and other security systems, printers and other peripheral devices, and archival back-up systems. Furthermore, it specifies the Internet access mode, such as the form of telecommunications connection, and the speed required for operation.
As a Bath Tune Up franchisee, you are obligated to purchase or lease and maintain this Computer System, adhering to Bath Tune Up's requirements, specifications, and policies regarding technology use. These requirements may be detailed in the franchise agreement, the manuals, or other written communications from Bath Tune Up. This ensures uniformity and compatibility across all franchise locations, allowing for efficient data management, communication, and security.