Under what conditions might a Budget franchise not be conducive to an Aruba/DSL connection?
Budget Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 9. You will incur these charges under the Rental System Agreement and related Addendums and Schedules. The charges will vary depending upon the size of your franchise, the amount of equipment you use, and whether you choose to connect to Thin Client via MPLS or an Aruba/DSL Based Network Solution. A Site Survey is required prior to installation. The Survey must be conducted by an ABCR-approved third-party supplier. The Site Survey fee depends upon the complexity of the installation and the accessibility of the location and equipment. The Site Survey will determine the necessary system requirements for your location. The Thin Client Terminals are purchased through ABCR from an approved thirdparty supplier. ABCR collects the fee and forwards it to the vendor, without profit. The hardware and equipment may be purchased through an approved third-party supplier and you may choose a local internet service provider, or two separate providers to ensure a more secure, redundant connection. The fees are further described in Schedule B to the Rental System Agreement and Schedule 4 to the Administrative Services Addendum.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES(1) (FDD pages 17–29)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the suitability of an Aruba/DSL based network solution for a Budget franchise depends on the outcome of a site survey. Prior to installation, Budget requires a site survey conducted by an ABCR-approved third-party supplier to determine the necessary system requirements for the location. The fee for this survey will vary based on the complexity of the installation and the accessibility of the location and equipment.
If the site survey reveals that the location is not easily accessible or that the installation would be particularly complex, the costs associated with setting up an Aruba/DSL based network solution could increase significantly. This might make it a less attractive option compared to other connectivity methods, such as Thin Client via MPLS.
Furthermore, the franchisee has the option to choose a local internet service provider, or even two separate providers for redundancy. The site survey will help determine if the local infrastructure can support a reliable Aruba/DSL connection, and if not, the franchisee may need to consider alternative solutions or locations. The fees associated with the network solution are detailed in Schedule B to the Rental System Agreement and Schedule 4 to the Administrative Services Addendum.