Is a Bevaris Alliance franchisee required to contribute to the costs associated with the development and implementation 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 contribute to the costs associated with the development and implementation of the Franchise Software. Specifically, the franchisee must use the Franchise Software and take necessary actions to facilitate its operation. This includes purchasing or leasing hardware and entering into applicable software licenses.
Furthermore, the franchisee is obligated to contribute an amount that Bevaris Alliance deems reasonable towards the costs of developing and implementing the Franchise Software for use in the franchisee's business. The franchisee must also acquire, update, or replace any software and hardware that Bevaris Alliance reasonably requires for the business, following the franchisor's instructions and timetable, provided they receive at least sixty days' notice of the hardware specifications.
In addition, the franchisee is required to enter into and comply with software licenses and other agreements related to the Franchise Software, whether with Bevaris Alliance or third-party suppliers. Compliance with the terms of these agreements and the instructions in the manual is mandatory for using the Franchise Software effectively.