Does Byrider Franchising Partners provide 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.
Prospective franchisees are required to license Byrider Franchising Partners' Proprietary Computer Software and enter into a Software Services and User Agreement for ongoing service and support. Any financing arranged for the purchase or lease of the technology system cannot encumber the Proprietary Software in any way, ensuring that ownership rights to the software remain with Byrider Franchising Partners.
In addition to the software, franchisees may purchase a starter kit from Byrider Franchising Partners' approved suppliers for approximately $2,500. This kit includes items like posters, menu boards, and decorations to help with the business's startup phase and general operation. Franchisees are also required to obtain Google Workspace licenses and AnyConnect for VPN/NPA services to use the Proprietary Software.
This arrangement means franchisees need to budget for the software license, service agreement, and potentially a third-party lease for the broader technology system. It also clarifies that while Byrider doesn't lease the software directly, they may assist in finding third-party leasing options for the complete tech setup. The franchisee must ensure that any financing does not give a third party rights to the Byrider software itself.