Is Byrider Franchising Partners offering lease packages for its Proprietary Software?
Byrider Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
CES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES**
A. Proprietary Computer Software and Starter Kit. You must license Byrider Franchising Partners' Proprietary Computer Software from Byrider Franchising Partners and enter into a Software Services and User Agreement (see Exhibit E attached to the Franchise Agreement) with Byrider Franchising Partners for ongoing service and support to the Proprietary Software and all other components of the technology system. Byrider Franchising Partners does not provide lease packages for its Proprietary Software but may provide you with a list of third parties that offer lease packages for the entire technology system as described in Item 11. Any financing you arrange for the purchase or lease of the technology system may not contain terms that encumber the Proprietary Software in any way. Under no circumstances will the ownership rights to the Proprietary Software change from Byrider Franchising Partners to you or to a third party.
You may also purchase a starter kit from Byrider Franchising Partners' approved suppliers for a cost of approximately $2,500. This kit is assembled to facilitate the start-up phase and general operation of your Business. The starter kit currently contains posters, menu boards, springboards, and other internal decorations.
You are not required to purchase or lease any other computer equipment or software from Byrider Franchising Partners or Byrider Franchising Partners' designated
sources other than Google Workspace licenses and AnyConnect for VPN/NPA services to
Source: Item 8 — Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services (FDD pages 36–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Byrider's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Byrider Franchising Partners does not offer lease packages for its proprietary software. However, Byrider may provide a list of third parties that offer lease packages for the entire technology system. Any financing arranged for the purchase or lease of the technology system cannot encumber the proprietary software. The ownership rights to the proprietary software will not transfer from Byrider Franchising Partners to the franchisee or a third party.
Prospective franchisees are required to license Byrider Franchising Partners' Proprietary Computer Software and enter into a Software Services and User Agreement with them for ongoing service and support. In addition to the software, franchisees may purchase a starter kit from Byrider's approved suppliers for approximately $2,500 to help with the business's startup phase and general operation. The starter kit includes items such as posters, menu boards, springboards, and other internal decorations.
Franchisees are not required to purchase or lease any other computer equipment or software from Byrider Franchising Partners or their designated sources, except for Google Workspace licenses and AnyConnect for VPN/NPA services needed to use the Proprietary Software. This means franchisees have some flexibility in sourcing other technology needs, provided they meet Byrider's specifications and requirements.