What components are typically included in the Beem Light Sauna Technology System?
Beem_Light_Sauna Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
or any and all consequences that may arise if the Technology System is not properly operated, maintained and upgraded or if the Technology System (or any of its components) fails to operate on a continuous basis or as we or you expect.
The Technology System typically includes one server, one computer, one tablet, one printer, equipment required to connect to our technology platform, one credit card scanner, related equipment, and the required point-of-sale system. Components of the Technology System must be connected to the Internet via a high-speed Internet connection. The Technology System will use third-party software from our approved vendors.
We estimate that the Technology System will cost between $5,500 and $7,500, which includes the cost of the hardware, software licenses, related equipment, and network connections, including related installation costs. Currently, all components of the Technology System must be purchased from our approved vendors.
On an ongoing basis, you must pay us the Technology Fee for certain technology-related services, which is currently $550 per month ($450 per month during the three-month period prior to your opening date). In addition, you must pay MindBody, our approved POS system vendor, a license fee that is currently $599 per month.
We currently do not require you to enter into, or expect that you will need to enter into, any maintenance, updating, upgrading, or support contracts related to the Technology System. We, our affiliates, and third-party vendors are not obligated to provide you with any ongoing maintenance, repairs, upgrades, or updates. Vendors may be able to offer optional maintenance,
updating, upgrading, or support contracts to you, which we estimate may cost approximately $2,500 per year.
You, at all times, must give us unrestricted and independent electronic access (including users IDs and passwords, if necessary) to the Technology System for the purposes of obtaining the information relating to the Studio. You must permit us to download and transfer data via a connection or such other connection that we specify on a real-time basis.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 37–47)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beem Light Sauna's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Technology System typically includes specific hardware and software components necessary for operating the studio. These include one server, one computer, one tablet, one printer, equipment required to connect to Beem Light Sauna's technology platform, one credit card scanner, and the required point-of-sale system. All components must be connected to the Internet via a high-speed connection. The system also uses third-party software from approved vendors.
The estimated cost for the Technology System ranges from $5,500 to $7,500. This includes the cost of hardware, software licenses, related equipment, network connections, and installation costs. Franchisees are required to purchase all components of the Technology System from Beem Light Sauna's approved vendors.
In addition to the initial costs, franchisees must pay ongoing fees. These include a Technology Fee of $550 per month (discounted to $450 per month during the three months before opening) and a MindBody license fee, which is currently $599 per month for the POS system. Beem Light Sauna does not currently require franchisees to enter into maintenance, updating, upgrading, or support contracts for the Technology System, but vendors may offer optional contracts estimated at approximately $2,500 per year.
Beem Light Sauna requires unrestricted electronic access to the Technology System, including user IDs and passwords, to obtain information related to the studio. Franchisees must allow Beem Light Sauna to download and transfer data in real-time. Franchisees are also responsible for ensuring their employees are adequately trained in using the Technology System and must comply with all laws and payment card provider standards related to its security.