According to the Carls Jr. agreement, what is the definition of 'Licensed Program'?
Carls_Jr Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- B. CKR's third party software vendor, Partech, Inc. ("PAR Brink"), has developed a point of sale system used in connection with the operation of a Carl's Jr. restaurant. CKR's third party software vendor CrunchTime, Inc. ("CrunchTime") has developed a back office system used in connection with the operation of a Carl's Jr. restaurant (collectively the software as be referred to as "Licensed Products").
- C. Franchisee has entered into Software License Agreements with PAR Brink and CrunchTime to use the Licensed Products upon the terms and conditions contained therein.
- D. Franchisee has requested to use, and CKR has agreed to provide certain, in-house technical support for the Licensed Products, on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 76–364)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Carls Jr. Franchise Disclosure Document, the term 'Licensed Products' refers to the point of sale system and back office system software used in connection with the operation of a Carls Jr. restaurant. The point of sale system is developed by Partech, Inc. ('PAR Brink'), while the back office system is developed by CrunchTime, Inc. ('CrunchTime').
For a prospective Carls Jr. franchisee, this means they will be required to use specific software systems for point of sale and back-office operations. These systems are provided by third-party vendors, PAR Brink and CrunchTime, and are essential for managing the restaurant's daily transactions and back-end processes. The franchisee will need to enter into separate Software License Agreements with these vendors to use the software.
Carls Jr. also agrees to provide in-house technical support for these Licensed Products, which can be a significant benefit to the franchisee. This support ensures that any technical issues with the software can be addressed promptly, minimizing disruptions to the restaurant's operations. The franchisee should carefully review the terms and conditions of the Software License Agreements with PAR Brink and CrunchTime to understand the full scope of the software's capabilities and the support provided.