What is the monthly fee for ABCR Help Desk Support for a Budget franchise?
Budget Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
.00 | | ELO Replacement Cost of $70.86 per Event. Overnight shipping costs | | | are additional. | |
| Additional HP USB Mouse | $10.00 |
|---|---|
| Recurring Charges per Unit/Terminal | |
| HP Monthly Break Fix Support (TC, Keyboard, Monitor) (monthly) | $15.00 |
| SPM (Symantec Policy Manager) License (monthly) | $1.25 |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES(1) (FDD pages 17–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay a monthly fee of $24.00 for ABCR Help Desk Support per unit or terminal.
This fee covers the cost of providing help desk support for Budget franchisees. It is a recurring charge, meaning it is incurred monthly for each unit or terminal that requires support. This support likely covers troubleshooting, technical assistance, and other related services to ensure the smooth operation of the Budget franchise's computer systems and software.
Prospective franchisees should factor this recurring monthly expense into their operating budget. For a Budget franchise serving a population of 55,000, the FDD states that 2 to 4 Thin Client terminals are typically needed. This would translate to a monthly cost of $48.00 to $96.00 for ABCR Help Desk Support, in addition to other technology-related fees.