For a Burros Fries franchise, what computer equipment must I purchase for the operation of the Business?
Burros_Fries Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
NITIAL INVESTMENT
| Type of Expenditure | Amount Low/High | | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be Made | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $35,000 | Cash or Acceptable Funds | At signing of the Franchise Agreement. | Franchisor See Item 5 | | Technology including Computers | $5,000 | $10,000 | Cash or Acceptable Funds (for computers, , modem, routers, sound system, camera surveillance system and telephones.) | Before opening | Payable to our approved vendors See Note 1 | | Kitchen Equipment, Furniture and Fixtures | $120,000 | $160,000 | Cash or Acceptable Funds. Actual costs will vary based on the size of your facility. | Before opening | Payable to our approved vendors See Note 2 |
| | | | be Made | |---|---|---|---| | Real Estate (Lease) | $6,500 | $17,000 | As required by Landlord. |
| | | | Cash or Acceptable Funds | | |---|---|---|---|---| | Leasehold | $300,000 | $450,000 | Before | Landlord | *Except as provided below, other than security deposits and utility deposits, all payments and fees described in this Item 7 are non-refundable.
Note 1 A: The Drive Through facility is an optional addition to the restaurant and we believe most franchisees will not include it in their restaurant.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 16–21)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Burros Fries's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, you must purchase a computer, modems, and routers, along with a phone system for operating your Burros Fries business. These items must be purchased through Burros Fries's approved vendors or suppliers and must meet their specifications, which are subject to change. The cost for these items is estimated to be between $5,000 and $10,000.
In contrast, the POS system, tablets, software, copier, scanner, and printer will be leased rather than purchased. The FDD states that whether the costs for the purchased items are refundable depends on the terms of the invoice or purchase agreement.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review the Operations Manual and consult with Burros Fries to understand the current specifications and approved vendors for computer equipment. Understanding the terms of the purchase agreements is also crucial to determine refundability.