What accounting system does Boulder Designs currently require franchisees to use?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In addition, Franchisor requires Franchisee to purchase, through an approved supplier, the approved point of sale system ("POS"). Franchisee will be responsible for any ongoing upgrades or updates to the POS, ongoing maintenance packages, and computer and software packages after installation. The computer system and/or POS for your Franchised Business will be dedicated to the operation of the Boulder Designs business and used for no other purpose.
Franchisee must purchase, install, update, upgrade and use computer, credit card processing systems, surveillance systems, point-of-sale system, software and phone systems consisting of hardware and software in accordance with Franchisor's specifications listed in the Manual(s). The computer system and/or POS for your Franchised Business will be dedicated for the operation of your Boulder Designs business and used for no other purpose.
Instruction pertains to all material aspects of the operation of a BOULDER DESIGNS Business, including such topics as: BOULDER DESIGNS mission and principles; establishment of your business structure; legal filings; business licenses; banking and checking accounts; insurance; accounting and legal support; computer system and software installation; set up accounting systems; market research; marketing plan; optional establishment of office lease; employment suggestions; incoming call scripts; office administration; administrative management training; trademark usage guidelines; maintenance of quality standards; customer service techniques; record keeping and reporting procedures; other operational issues; resale, transfer, renewals and assignment training; vendor interaction and ordering, and on-the-job training.
Franchisee shall fill out and submit a Quality Control Data Sheet for every job completed. These reports are due annually July 31 for all projects January 1st through June 30th and the report is due annually January 31st for all projects done between July 1st through December 31st of the prior year.
Franchisee shall submit the Local Marketing Report annually along with the Gross Revenue Reports as stated in Section 12.3. Franchisee shall submit to Franchisor copies of all state sales tax returns that are required to be filed with the appropriate governmental agency and such other records as Franchisor may reasonably request from time to time or as specified in the Manual. Franchisor shall have the right to release financial and operational information relating to the Franchised Business to Franchisor's prospective franchisees, Franchisor's lenders or prospective lenders, as required with respect to offering Franchisor's or its Affiliate's securities to the public or as required to sell, merge or in any other manner transfer Franchisor's assets or any type of certificates representing an ownership interest in Franchisor. Franchisee shall certify as true and correct all reports to be submitted pursuant to this Agreement. Franchisor may in its sole discretion require the reports pursuant to this Section 12.5 are submitted on a monthly basis upon written seven-day notice to the Franchisee.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Boulder Designs' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to purchase an approved point-of-sale (POS) system from an approved supplier. Boulder Designs also requires franchisees to install, update, upgrade, and use computer, credit card processing systems, surveillance systems, software, and phone systems according to the specifications listed in the manuals. The computer system and/or POS must be dedicated to the Boulder Designs business and used for no other purpose.
During the initial training program, Boulder Designs provides instruction on setting up accounting systems. Franchisees are responsible for any ongoing upgrades or updates to the POS, ongoing maintenance packages, and computer and software packages after installation.
Franchisees must submit a Quality Control Data Sheet for every job completed, with reports due annually on July 31st for projects from January 1st through June 30th, and on January 31st for projects from July 1st through December 31st of the prior year. Franchisees also need to submit a Local Marketing Report annually along with Gross Revenue Reports. Additionally, franchisees must submit copies of all state sales tax returns and other records as reasonably requested by Boulder Designs or specified in the Manual. Boulder Designs may require these reports to be submitted monthly with a seven-day written notice.