What is the estimated annual cost for hardware and software upgrades for Burros Fries technology items?
Burros_Fries Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
s from $5,000 $10,000 (see Item 7). The cost for hardware and software upgrades for such items is estimated to be approximately $1,500 to $1,700 per year but could be higher if we change companies. If we develop proprietary software in the future, we will provide you with update and upgrade requirements, however we are not obligated
to perform any maintenance or provide any updates or upgrades to any third party technology items or software programs you use in the operation of your business. We are not obligated to provide hardware repairs to your technology items that you use. We reserve the right to have independent access to all information that you store in any POS system, computer, tablet or software related to the Business (Franchise Agreement Sections 12.I and 20.A).
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 27–38)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Burros Fries' 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated annual cost for hardware and software upgrades for technology items ranges from $1,500 to $1,700. However, this cost could be higher if Burros Fries changes companies.
It is important to note that Burros Fries is not obligated to perform maintenance or provide updates or upgrades to any third-party technology items or software programs that a franchisee uses. Additionally, Burros Fries is not obligated to provide hardware repairs for these technology items.
Burros Fries retains the right to independently access all information stored in any POS system, computer, tablet, or software related to the business. This access is granted under Sections 12.I and 20.A of the Franchise Agreement.