Will Byrider send electronic notice of modifications to the Confidential Operating Manual?
Byrider Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
A. The Company shall provide access to Company's Confidential Operating Manual (together with all supplements to or revisions of, herein the "Manual") for use during the Term. The online Manual is provided on the Company's intranet website. All periodic modifications to the Manual are made to the online copy only, and Franchisee agrees to view the website monthly for modifications. The Company will send electronic notice of modifications. Franchisee agrees that the Manual and any updates to the Manual are part of this Agreement as if fully set forth within its text. Franchisee acknowledges that Company's periodic modification of the Manual (including, without limitation, changes to the hardware and software required for the Company's technology system), which may accommodate regional and/or local variations, may obligate Franchisee to invest additional capital in the Business Location and/or incur higher operating costs.
- B. Except in such instances where the provisions of the Manual directly conflicts with the terms of this Agreement, the Franchisee shall conduct the operation of the Franchisee's Business in compliance with the Company's operational systems, standards, procedures, methods and requirements as prescribed from time to time in the Manual.
- C. The Manual contains specifications, standards, operating procedures and rules prescribed from time to time by the Company for the Business and information relative to other obligations of the Franchisee hereunder and the operation of the Franchisee's Business.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 88–335)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Byrider's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Byrider will send electronic notices of modifications to its Confidential Operating Manual. The manual is accessible online through Byrider's intranet website. Franchisees are expected to check the website monthly for any changes.
As a franchisee, it is important to stay informed about these modifications, as Byrider's periodic changes to the manual, including hardware and software updates for the technology system, may require additional capital investment or increased operating costs for the Business Location.
The manual contains the standards, operating procedures, and rules that Byrider prescribes for the business, along with information about the franchisee's obligations and the operation of the franchisee's business. Franchisees must operate their business in compliance with Byrider's operational systems, standards, procedures, methods, and requirements as outlined in the manual, unless the manual directly conflicts with the franchise agreement.