How much does the Learning CD cost for Boulder Designs franchisees who do not currently use QuickBooks?
Boulder_Designs Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Learning CD is also available if you do not currently use QuickBooks, which is currently $29.97 through Boulder Design's Intuit website. We will have access to the accounting system through QuickBooks remote access to validate th
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 24–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Boulder Designs FDD, franchisees who do not currently use QuickBooks can purchase a Learning CD for $29.97 through Boulder Designs' Intuit website. Boulder Designs requires franchisees to use the QuickBooks accounting system.
This Learning CD provides a resource for franchisees unfamiliar with QuickBooks to learn the system. Boulder Designs will have access to the franchisee's accounting system through QuickBooks remote access to validate revenue for royalty payments.
The FDD specifies that franchisees must purchase and install basic financial recordkeeping software, and Boulder Designs has a direct agreement with Intuit for QuickBooks. This ensures that all franchisees use a standardized accounting system, which allows Boulder Designs to monitor financial performance and calculate royalties accurately. The cost of the Learning CD is a one-time expense to help franchisees get started with the required accounting software.