What is the definition of 'Licensed Applications' as it pertains to the services provided to Carls Jr. franchisees?
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 specific software systems used in the operation of a Carls Jr. restaurant. These systems include a point-of-sale (POS) system developed by Partech, Inc. (PAR Brink) and a back-office system developed by CrunchTime, Inc.
For a Carls Jr. franchisee, understanding the role of these licensed applications is crucial. Franchisees are required to enter into separate Software License Agreements with PAR Brink and CrunchTime to legally use these systems. These agreements outline the terms and conditions for using the software.
Carls Jr. provides in-house technical support for these Licensed Products, which can be a significant benefit to franchisees. This support is governed by the terms and conditions outlined in a separate agreement between the franchisee and CKR (Carl Karcher Enterprises), the parent company of Carl's Jr. This arrangement ensures that franchisees have access to the necessary technical assistance to operate the POS and back-office systems effectively.