According to Casa De Corazon, what should the computers be used for?
Casa_De_Corazon Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must purchase and use at a minimum, 3 personal computers with speakers, 1 printer (with color printing, scanning and faxing capabilities), 12-15 iPads, and 8-11 Bluetooth capable iPad speaker docs. All of these items must meet our specifications, including those related to model, brand and functionality, but can be purchased from any vendor. You will use the computers to send invoices, perform accounting functions, process payroll and tuition payments, complete enrollment forms and immunization reporting, play training videos, maintain financial information, produce daily reports, and email correspondence with clients, us and others. The iPads are for use by your students and administrative staff. You must also purchase the hardware required for a building security system, including camera surveillance, a speaker system and a fire alarm system meeting our requirements.
The number of items specified above is based upon a Center with 7-11 classrooms. If the number of classrooms projected for your Center is greater than this number or actual enrollment of your Center is greater, you will need to purchase additional computers to be used by your students and teachers.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 23–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Casa De Corazon's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to purchase and use a minimum of three personal computers with speakers and one printer that has color printing, scanning, and faxing capabilities. Casa De Corazon specifies that these computers should be used for various administrative and operational tasks.
Specifically, the computers are intended for sending invoices, performing accounting functions, processing payroll and tuition payments, completing enrollment forms and immunization reporting, playing training videos, maintaining financial information, producing daily reports, and emailing correspondence with clients, the franchisor, and other relevant parties. This indicates that Casa De Corazon expects franchisees to manage a significant portion of their business operations using these computer systems.
In addition to the standard computer equipment, Casa De Corazon also mandates the purchase of 12-15 iPads and 8-11 Bluetooth-capable iPad speaker docks. These iPads are designated for use by students and administrative staff, suggesting an integration of technology into the educational environment and daily operations of the center. The FDD specifies that the number of computers is based on a center with 7-11 classrooms, and additional computers will need to be purchased if the center has more classrooms or a higher enrollment.