For what purposes will the computer system be used at a Best In Class Education Center franchise?
Best_In_Class_Education_Center Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ystems from time to time, including your computer system.
How Computer System Is Used
You will use the computer system to: register and enroll students; manage student and parent contact information; track student performance; maintain student records; access and print educational materials; administer digital curriculum for students enrolled in virtual/online courses; prepare mass emails and mailings; perform accounting and electronic invoicing functions; process payments; and prepare operational reports. The computer system also includes self-scheduling and billing features for parents and provides real-time metrics and reports.
We provide you with 1 BEST IN CLASS EDUCATION CENTER® email address at no additional charge. If you require more than 1 email, we may charge you all costs we incur to procure each additional email address and account you require. You must exclusively use the email address(es) we provide for all communications with us, parents, students, suppliers and other persons relating to your Center. You may not use them for any purpose unrelated to your Center. We own the email addresses and accounts but allow you to use them during the term of your Franchise Agreement.
Fees and Costs
We estimate the initial cost of your computer system (excluding the Systems Implementation Fee) will range from $2,000 to $3,000 (assumes you lease and do not purchase a large printer). You must also pay the $2,000 Systems Implementation Fee for the initial setup and configuration of BCP-LMS (fee does not apply to renewing franchisees). As further detailed in Item 6 you pay: (a) monthly technology fees to us for certain software, technology and related services that we (or our affiliate) provide (currently 1 email account and a license to Google suite products); and (b) BCP-LMS Monthly Fees to LBIS for use of BCP-LMS. The table below identifies the ongoing fees and costs you pay for software, technology, Apps, subscriptions and related service
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 24–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Best In Class Education Center FDD, the computer system is integral to various operational aspects of the franchise. Franchisees are required to use the computer system for registering and enrolling students, managing student and parent contact information, and tracking student performance. It also serves to maintain student records and provide access to educational materials.
Furthermore, the computer system is used to administer digital curriculum for students enrolled in virtual or online courses, prepare mass emails and mailings, and perform accounting and electronic invoicing functions. It also facilitates payment processing and the preparation of operational reports. The system includes self-scheduling and billing features for parents, offering real-time metrics and reports to both the franchisee and parents.
Best In Class Education Center provides franchisees with one email address at no additional charge, but additional email addresses will incur costs. Franchisees must use these email addresses for all communications related to their center, including interactions with the franchisor, parents, students, and suppliers. The franchisor retains ownership of these email addresses, granting the franchisee usage rights only during the term of the Franchise Agreement. The initial cost of the computer system is estimated to range from $2,000 to $3,000, excluding the $2,000 Systems Implementation Fee for the initial setup and configuration of BCP-LMS, which is not applicable to renewing franchisees.