For Carls restaurants, what are the replacement equipment options for the HyperActive Q-Timer (Acrelec)/ Delphi FTT3000DTIS timers that cannot install BOC dependent new timers?
Carls Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| EOL Equipment | Product Description | Replacement Equipment | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| HyperActive Q-Timer (Acrelec)/ Delphi FTT3000DTIS | Current timers will function on BOC w/ minor modifications - cannot install BOC dependent new | Replacements will need to be planned as POS System independent (Stand Alone) w/ secondary server and cloud feed. |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–480)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 FDD, for Carls restaurants using HyperActive Q-Timers (Acrelec) or Delphi FTT3000DTIS timers that cannot install BOC dependent new timers, replacements will need to be planned as POS System independent (Stand Alone) with a secondary server and cloud feed. This means that franchisees will need to invest in timer systems that operate independently of the primary Point of Sale (POS) system.
This requirement ensures that even if the main POS system experiences issues, the timing system will continue to function, maintaining operational efficiency. The use of a secondary server and cloud feed suggests that data from these timers will be stored and accessible remotely, potentially for performance monitoring and analysis.
For a prospective Carls franchisee, this implies an additional layer of technology and associated costs. Franchisees should budget for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of these standalone timer systems, as well as any ongoing fees for the secondary server and cloud feed. It would be prudent to discuss with Carls the specific approved vendors and models for these replacement timers to understand the full scope of the investment and ensure compatibility with existing restaurant systems.