What actions must a Bevaris Alliance franchisee take to facilitate the operation and use of the Franchise Software?
Bevaris_Alliance Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
7.10 Information technology. The Franchisee shall:
- (a) use the Franchise Software and do all such things as the Franchisor shall reasonably require (including the purchase or leasing of hardware and entering into applicable software licenses) to permit and/or facilitate the operation and use of the Franchise Software and contribute to all costs associated with the development and implementation of the Franchise Software for use in the Franchisee's Business such amount as shall in the Franchisor's reasonable opinion represent a fair contribution to such costs;
- (b) acquire, update, replace and/or make use of any software and hardware which the Franchisor shall reasonably require to be used for the Franchisee's Business in accordance with the instructions and timetable (subject to the Franchisee having not less than sixty days notification of the specification for the hardware) set by the Franchisor; and
- (c) immediately enter into or comply with such software licenses and other agreements (whether with the Franchisor or third-party suppliers) concerning the Franchise Software and other software required to enable the Franchisee to use the Franchise Software in accordance with the Manual and comply strictly with their terms.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 22–88)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Bevaris Alliance Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to take specific actions related to the Franchise Software. These actions are designed to ensure the proper operation and use of the software within their franchise business.
Specifically, Bevaris Alliance franchisees must use the Franchise Software and take all actions reasonably required by Bevaris Alliance to facilitate its operation. This includes purchasing or leasing necessary hardware and entering into applicable software licenses. Franchisees are also responsible for contributing to the costs associated with the development and implementation of the Franchise Software, with the contribution amount determined by Bevaris Alliance as a fair share of these costs.
Furthermore, franchisees must acquire, update, and replace any software and hardware that Bevaris Alliance reasonably requires for the business, following the franchisor's instructions and timetable. Bevaris Alliance must provide at least sixty days' notice of the hardware specifications. Franchisees are also obligated to enter into and comply with software licenses and other agreements related to the Franchise Software, adhering strictly to their terms, whether these agreements are with Bevaris Alliance or third-party suppliers. These measures ensure that all franchisees operate on a standardized and compatible technology platform.