Is a Bevaris Alliance franchisee required to acquire, update, or replace software and hardware?
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 acquire, update, and replace software and hardware for their business. Bevaris Alliance requires franchisees to use specific software, and franchisees must purchase or lease the necessary hardware and obtain the appropriate software licenses to facilitate the use of this software. Franchisees are also responsible for contributing to the costs associated with the development and implementation of the franchise software.
Bevaris Alliance franchisees must acquire, update, or replace any software and hardware that Bevaris Alliance reasonably requires for the operation of the franchisee's business. Bevaris Alliance will provide instructions and a timetable for these updates, giving franchisees at least sixty days' notice of the hardware specifications.
Furthermore, franchisees are obligated to enter into and comply with software licenses and other agreements, whether with Bevaris Alliance or third-party suppliers, related to the franchise software and other software necessary to use the franchise software. Compliance with the terms of these agreements and the instructions in the manual is mandatory.