What is the estimated cost for purchasing the Computer System required for a Beef O Bradys franchise?
Beef_O_Bradys Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Computer Systems.
We currently require you to purchase or lease, maintain and utilize a Computer System (including all computer software) which meets our System Standards. (Franchise Agreement, Section 11.7 and 13.1). We estimate that the cost for purchasing the Computer System will be between $13,000 to $15,600 (See Item 7). If you sell your Family Sports Pub, we have the right to require the purchaser to upgrade the Computer System to include the then-current approved point of sale system before we approve the transfer.
We currently require you to use the Toast point of sale system, provided by Toast, Inc. We have not approved any compatible equivalent components and the Computer System is not our proprietary property. The monthly maintenance, support and upgrades for the Toast point of sale system and network management currently costs $255-$400 per month.
Each month you must pay us the IT Fee of $250, for which we will provide you a Meraki Router with firewall software; network management service, email and Toast Level 1 support. You must also purchase from us access points (currently $200 per access point) and a 24-point network switch (currentl
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING. (FDD pages 29–39)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beef O Bradys's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated cost for purchasing the required Computer System ranges from $13,000 to $15,600. This system must meet Beef O Bradys's System Standards.
The Computer System includes the Toast point of sale system, provided by Toast, Inc., for which monthly maintenance, support, and upgrades currently cost between $255 and $400. Beef O Bradys also requires franchisees to pay an IT Fee of $250 per month, which covers a Meraki Router with firewall software, network management service, email, and Toast Level 1 support. Additionally, franchisees must purchase access points (currently $200 per access point) and a 24-point network switch (currently $400) from Beef O Bradys.
Beef O Bradys retains the right to require franchisees to upgrade the Computer System, potentially mandating the purchase of a new system. Franchisees are obligated to use the specified Computer System, including any modifications, throughout the term of the Franchise Agreement. The FDD places no limitations on the frequency or cost of required maintenance, repairs, or updates to the Computer System, giving Beef O Bradys considerable latitude to impose additional technology-related expenses on franchisees.