Who bears the expense of entering into software license agreements that Baya Bar requires?

According to Baya Bar's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for paying all fees and expenses for required technology. This includes costs for computer hardware and software, applications, installation, recurring fees for software and digital menu displays, internet access, license fees, help desk fees, and licensing or user-based fees.

This means that as a Baya Bar franchisee, you will need to budget for all technology-related expenses necessary to operate the franchise. These costs are in addition to the initial franchise fee and ongoing royalty fees. The franchisee is responsible for maintaining adequate hardware and software to access the internet at the speed Baya Bar requires.

It is important to note that Baya Bar maintains sole discretion and control over the brand's website, and while the franchisor will include a listing of the franchisee's location on the website, the franchisee has no ownership or proprietary rights to it. Upon termination of the franchise agreement, the franchisee will lose all rights to the website listing. Franchisees must use the email account provided by Baya Bar and promptly respond to all emails related to the business daily.