What cybersecurity measures is a Beverly Anns Cookie franchisee responsible for implementing and maintaining?
Beverly_Anns_Cookie Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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You must have regular access to a computer that is capable of connecting to the internet for the operation of your Beverly Ann's Business. You may use a computer that you own. If you choose to purchase a computer, we estimate the cost to range up to $1,000. You are responsible for implementing and maintaining all necessary cybersecurity measures, including anti-virus protection, for your computer system to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches, in compliance with applicable laws and our guidelines. You may need to buy and/or license third-party software such as QuickBooks and Microsoft Office to use in the operation of your Beverly Ann's Business. You must use the KonaOS software. You must also use our designated point-of-sales hardware and/or software ("POS System") and vendor, currently Square. We reserve the right to specify required computer hardware or software and to specify other computer-related standards in the future. Franchisees are required to use the Square POS for all in person payment processing and point of sale services. We may require you to purchase other POS hardware and/or software in the future. Beverly Ann's will not have independent access to the information generated by or stored in your computer, but you are required to provide sales and other reports that we require in the Brand Manual. You must periodically check your email and the portion of our website devoted to franchise owners. We reserve the right to market and sell over the internet. You must use any payment ven
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEM, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 37–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Beverly Anns Cookie's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for implementing and maintaining all necessary cybersecurity measures for their computer systems. This includes anti-virus protection to protect against unauthorized access and data breaches. These measures must be implemented in compliance with applicable laws and the franchisor's guidelines.
Beverly Anns Cookie requires franchisees to have regular access to a computer with internet connectivity for business operations. While franchisees can use their own computer, the FDD estimates the cost to purchase a computer to be up to $1,000. Franchisees may also need to buy and/or license third-party software like QuickBooks and Microsoft Office. Franchisees must use KonaOS software and the designated Square POS system for payment processing and point of sale services.
Beverly Ann's Cookie retains the right to specify required computer hardware or software and other computer-related standards in the future. Franchisees must also periodically check their email and the portion of the Beverly Anns Cookie website devoted to franchise owners. While Beverly Ann's Cookie will not have independent access to the information generated by or stored in the franchisee's computer, franchisees are required to provide sales and other reports as required in the Brand Manual.