With whom might a Bevaris Alliance franchisee need to enter into software licenses and other agreements?
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 may need to enter into software licenses and other agreements with both Bevaris Alliance itself and with third-party suppliers. This is related to the use of the Franchise Software required for the operation of the Bevaris Alliance business.
The FDD specifies that franchisees must use the Franchise Software and take necessary actions, such as purchasing or leasing hardware and obtaining software licenses, to facilitate its operation. Franchisees are also expected to contribute to the costs associated with the development and implementation of the Franchise Software.
Furthermore, Bevaris Alliance franchisees are obligated to acquire, update, and use any software and hardware that Bevaris Alliance reasonably requires for the business, following the franchisor's instructions and timetable. They must also comply with software licenses and other agreements, whether with Bevaris Alliance or third-party suppliers, concerning the Franchise Software and other software necessary to use it, adhering strictly to the terms outlined in the Manual.