Is the Bhc Master Franchisee required to purchase upgrades for the Designated Software?

According to Bhc's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Master Franchisee may be required to purchase upgrades, enhancements, or replacements to the Designated Software. Bhc may designate specific computer software to be used within the Computer System. If Bhc designates software, the Master Franchisee must license or sublicense it from Bhc's designee, enter into a software license agreement, and pay any related license or maintenance fees. The Master Franchisee must also ensure that their sub-licensees do the same.

This means that as a Bhc Master Franchisee, you need to budget for potential software upgrades and maintenance fees. These costs are in addition to the initial licensing fees for the Designated Software. The Master Franchisee is responsible for incorporating any required modifications or additions within the time frame specified by Bhc.

Furthermore, the Master Franchisee must prevent the installation of unauthorized software on the Computer System and take measures to protect against malicious code or malware. They must also provide Bhc with all necessary passwords and access keys to allow access to the Computer System and data. This ensures Bhc can monitor operations and access important information. All information on the Computer System, including customer data, is Bhc's property, and Bhc can use this information as they see fit, subject to privacy laws and policies.