What technology costs are included in the 'Technology Systems' estimate for a Bigfoot Forestry franchise?
Bigfoot_Forestry Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Technology Systems: This estimates the initial costs you will incur to purchase: (a) a mobile smartphone device; and (b) printer.
It does not include the cost of your pre-configured laptop, which you purchase from our affiliate and which is separately included as part of the Startup Package.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 15–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bigfoot Forestry's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Technology Systems' estimate covers the initial costs to purchase a mobile smartphone device and a printer. This estimate ranges from $900 to $1,200, payable in a lump sum before opening to suppliers.
It's important to note that this estimate does not include the cost of the pre-configured laptop, which franchisees must purchase from Bigfoot Forestry's affiliate as part of the Startup Package. The cost of the Startup Package is listed separately in the table as $1,235.
In addition to the 'Technology Systems' costs, franchisees will also need to pay a 'Technology Fee' of $350 before opening, directly to Bigfoot Forestry. This fee is separate from the cost of the mobile smartphone device and printer. Therefore, prospective franchisees should budget for all these technology-related expenses when assessing the initial investment required to start a Bigfoot Forestry franchise.