What internet access speed is required for a Baya Bar franchise?
Baya_Bar Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 12.3.5 Franchisee shall have and maintain adequate hardware and software in order to access the Internet at the speed required by Franchisor from time to time.
Franchisee shall utilize the electronic mail account provided by Franchisor.
Franchisee shall promptly read and respond to all electronic mail related to the Franchised Business no less often than on a daily basis and shall accept and acknowledge receipt of all electronic mail sent by Franchisor.
Franchisee shall not establish any website or other listing on the Internet except as provided and specifically permitted herein.
- 12.3.6 Franchisor has established a website that provides information about the System and the products and services offered by the Baya Bar System (the "Website").
Franchisor has sole discretion and control over the Website.
Franchisor shall include a listing on its Website with Franchisee's Franchised Business location.
Franchisee has no ownership or other proprietary rights to Franchisor's website and Franchisee will lose all rights to such listing of Franchisee's location upon expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason.
- 12.3.7 In addition to the requirements of Section 6.4, Franchisee shall pay all fees, whether to Franchisor or to third party vendor(s), and expenses for technology required by this Agreement for operation of the Franchised Business, including but not limited to, the costs of computer hardware and software and applications, installation costs and regularly recurring fees for software and digital menu displays, Internet access, license fees, help desk fees, and licensing or user-based fees.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 56)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Baya Bar's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must have and maintain adequate hardware and software to access the internet at the speed required by Baya Bar, which may change from time to time. This requirement ensures that franchisees can effectively utilize the electronic mail account provided by Baya Bar and promptly respond to all electronic mail related to the franchised business, no less often than on a daily basis. Franchisees must also accept and acknowledge receipt of all electronic mail sent by Baya Bar.
This means that a prospective Baya Bar franchisee needs to budget for and maintain an internet connection that meets Baya Bar's evolving speed requirements. The franchisee is also responsible for all fees and expenses for technology required for the operation of the franchised business, including internet access costs. These costs are in addition to those for computer hardware, software, digital menu displays, license fees, and help desk fees.
It is important to note that franchisees are restricted from establishing any website or other listing on the internet except as provided and specifically permitted by Baya Bar. Baya Bar maintains sole discretion and control over the brand's website, but will include a listing for the franchisee's business location on the website. Upon termination of the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee will lose all rights to such listing.
Prospective franchisees should inquire with Baya Bar about the current required internet speed and the typical costs associated with maintaining the necessary internet connection and technology infrastructure. Understanding these requirements and associated costs is crucial for assessing the overall financial investment and operational obligations of a Baya Bar franchise.