What is the Brueggers Bagels franchisee's obligation regarding telecommunications connections between their computer system and the Extranet?
Brueggers_Bagels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must comply with our requirements (as set forth in the Manual or otherwise in writing) with respect to establishing and maintaining telecommunications connections between your Computer System and our Extranet and/or such other computer systems as we may reasonably require.
The term "Extranet" means a private network based upon Internet protocols that will allow users inside and outside of our headquarters to access certain parts of our computer network via the Internet.
We may establish an Extranet (but are not required to do so or to maintain an Extranet).
If we establish an Extranet, then you must comply with our requirements (as set forth in the Manual or otherwise in writing) with respect to connecting to the Extranet, and utilizing the Extranet in connection with the operation of your Bakery.
The Extranet may include, without limitation, the Manual, training and other assistance materials, and management reporting solutions (both upstream and downstream, as we may direct).
You must purchase and maintain such computer software and hardware (including but not limited to telecommunications capacity) as may be required to connect to and utilize the Extranet.
You agree to execute and deliver to us such documents as we may deem reasonably necessary to permit you to access the Extranet.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 61)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Brueggers Bagels Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to the franchisor's requirements, as outlined in the manual or in writing, for establishing and maintaining telecommunications connections between their computer system and the Brueggers Bagels Extranet, or other computer systems that Brueggers Bagels may reasonably require. The Extranet is defined as a private network using Internet protocols, allowing both internal and external users to access specific parts of the Brueggers Bagels computer network via the Internet.
Brueggers Bagels may establish an Extranet, but they are not obligated to do so or maintain it. If an Extranet is established, franchisees must comply with Brueggers Bagels' requirements for connecting to and using it in their bakery operations. The Extranet may include the Brueggers Bagels manual, training materials, assistance resources, and management reporting solutions.
In addition, the franchisee must purchase and maintain the necessary computer software and hardware, including telecommunications capacity, to connect to and use the Extranet. The franchisee also agrees to execute and deliver any documents reasonably required by Brueggers Bagels to permit access to the Extranet. This ensures that franchisees have the necessary tools and permissions to engage with the Brueggers Bagels system effectively.