What are the names of the computer programs for which Byrider Franchising Partners claims copyrights?
Byrider Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In addition, Byrider Franchising Partners claims copyrights in two computer programs: Discover (TX6-082-231) granted on November 8, 2004; and Discover v.2 (TXu 1-719-153) granted on March 8, 2011.
Source: Item 14 — (FDD pages 54–55)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Byrider's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Byrider Franchising Partners claims copyrights to two computer programs. These programs are named Discover and Discover v.2. The copyright for Discover (TX6-082-231) was granted on November 8, 2004, while the copyright for Discover v.2 (TXu 1-719-153) was granted on March 8, 2011.
As a prospective franchisee, it is important to understand which software you will be required to use and how these programs support the operation of your Byrider franchise. Since Microsoft software products may be provided to you as a service by Byrider, it is important to note that Byrider Franchising Partners does not own the Software Products and the use thereof is subject to certain rights and limitations of which you need to be informed. Your right to use the Software Products as a service is pursuant to your agreement with Byrider Franchising Partners and is subject to your understanding of and compliance with the customer license terms provided to you.
It is also important to note that all ideas, concepts, techniques, names or materials concerning Byrider Businesses, whether or not they constitute protectable intellectual property, and whether created by or for you or your owners, must be promptly disclosed to Byrider Franchising Partners, and will be deemed to be Byrider Franchising Partners' property and part of its System as works made-for-hire for Byrider Franchising Partners. You and your owners must sign whatever documents Byrider Franchising Partners requests to evidence Byrider Franchising Partners' ownership or to help Byrider Franchising Partners secure intellectual property rights in these ideas, concepts, techniques, names or materials.
Prospective franchisees should inquire about the functionality of these programs, any associated licensing fees, and training provided for their use. Understanding the software landscape is crucial for the efficient management and operation of a Byrider franchise.