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What is the role of COW in the Cd One Price Cleaners PUD services?

Cd_One_Price_Cleaners Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

omer service standards (including, without limitation, customer response times) that Franchisor periodically specifies; and (iv) adhering to all PCI data security standards and related requirements.

8. Order Processing.

  • (a) In accordance with Section 6.4 of the Franchise Agreement, Franchisor hereby designates COW as the current exclusive provider of, and COW hereby agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to provide to Franchisee, order processing services with respect to orders for PUD Services from Franchisee's Standard Customers and approved Non-Standard Customers ("Orders") according to this Section 7 (as COW may update and modify them from time to time, collectively, the "Order Processing Services"). COW shall process the Orders and provide the Order Processing Services through the "Order Processing System." The Order Processing System may vary from time to time, but currently includes a technology solution through which customers can place Orders and pay for the PUD Services through a website accessible by a computer or an app that customers download on their mobile phones and a mechanism for CD Store operators and their drivers to plan routes and track Orders. COW will use commercially reasonable efforts to provide Order Processing Services consistent with prevailing standards in the industry, but does not provide any warranty or guaranty that the Order Processing Services will be error-free or uninterrupted. Franchisee hereby waives any claim against Franchisor and COW, whether for lost revenue or otherwise, due to the failure to provide Order Processing Services or any errors associated with the Order Processing Services. Franchisee agrees to sign or otherwise consent to the terms of use or similar agreement that COW periodically specifies concerning its and its authorized personnel's access to and use of the Order Processing System.
  • (b) Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that, as between Franchisee and COW, COW (or its designee) shall own all intellectual property and other rights in and to the Order Processing System and the technology used to provide Order Processing Services. All Order information, prospective and actual customer data, and other information generated by or stored in the Order Processing System or that is otherwise developed in connection with from offering and providing the PUD Services is Franchisor's confidential information subject to the provisions of Section 8.3 of the Franchise Agreement.
  • (c) Under the current Order Processing System, Standard Customers and approved Non-Standard Customers will pay the credit card/payment processor whom COW periodically designates (the "Payment Processor") for all Orders, and the Payment Processor will pay

Franchisee those amounts (net of the Payment Processor's fees) in accordance with the Payment Processor's standard practices. Franchisee shall sign such agreements and other documents that COW periodically specifies with the Payment Processor and other suppliers to effectuate the payments under the Order Processing System.

  • (d) Franchisee acknowledges and agrees that Franchisor and/or COW may periodically modify the features, functionality and other aspects of the Order Processing System, including, without limitation, utilizing additional third-party software and/or other third-party technology and services and the types, processes and means of providing Order Processing Services, from time to time during the term of this Addendum upon notice to Franchisee.
    1. Customer Success Management.

Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD page 72)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Cd One Price Cleaners' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, COW is designated as the exclusive provider of order processing services for the PUD (Pick-Up and Delivery) services. This includes processing orders from both standard and approved non-standard customers through an order processing system. The order processing system includes a website and mobile app for customers to place orders and pay for PUD services, as well as a mechanism for CD store operators and drivers to plan routes and track orders. COW does not guarantee error-free or uninterrupted service and the franchisee waives any claims against Cd One Price Cleaners and COW for lost revenue or errors associated with these services. Franchisees must also agree to the terms of use specified by COW for accessing and using the order processing system.

Cd One Price Cleaners franchisees acknowledge that COW owns all intellectual property rights related to the order processing system and the technology used to provide these services. All order information, customer data, and other information generated or stored within the system are considered confidential information belonging to Cd One Price Cleaners. Customers will pay the Payment Processor designated by COW for all orders, and the Payment Processor will then pay the franchisee, minus any fees. Franchisees are required to sign agreements with the Payment Processor and other suppliers to facilitate payments through the order processing system.

Cd One Price Cleaners, along with COW, retains the right to modify the features and functionality of the order processing system, including incorporating third-party software and technology. Franchisees are also required to pay a technology fee to COW, which is equal to 5% of the gross PUD revenue, as compensation for the order processing services. COW may collect this technology fee via EFT or another payment method specified by Cd One Price Cleaners. Franchisees must continuously monitor the order processing system and report any discrepancies in payments within 60 days of the order's completion.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.