What equipment is a Chem Dry franchisee required to provide to use the online software service?
Chem_Dry Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
A. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
FRANCHISEE agrees to do the following, at FRANCHISEE's own expense, to develop the BUSINESS:
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- secure all financing required to develop and operate the BUSINESS;
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- obtain and maintain in good standing all required permits and licenses necessary to operate the BUSINESS, and comply with all applicable laws relating to the operation of the BUSINESS;
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- purchase or lease, and install, all required equipment, supplies, products, vehicles (including at least one (1) white cargo van) and signs (collectively, "Operating Assets") for the BUSINESS; and
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- complete all required training in a timely manner, as more fully described in Section 3 below.
B. VANS
FRANCHISEE agrees to purchase or lease one (1) or more white cargo van(s) suitable for the purpose of transporting various equipment, supplies and materials needed to operate the BUSINESS and which otherwise meets CDI's System Standards in the Manual. The van(s) must be used for all cleaning jobs. FRANCHISEE agrees: (1) to maintain the condition and appearance of FRANCHISEE's van(s) according to the standards imposed by CDI from time to time and to maintain the condition of the equipment consistent with the image of a CHEM-DRY Business as a professionally operated service business; (2) that the van(s) shall not be used for any purpose other than the operation of the BUSINESS as described herein; (3) not to sell, donate, rent, lease or otherwise transfer any of the van(s) without first removing any and all signs, emblems, lettering and logos indicating an association with CHEM-DRY Businesses, and/or other Marks, from the van(s).
C. COMPUTER SYSTEM
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 68–264)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
Based on the 2024 Chem Dry Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase or lease and install all required equipment to operate the business. This includes a computer system, as stated in Section 2.C, to access Chem Dry's online software service.
While the FDD excerpt confirms the requirement for a computer system, it does not specify the exact computer hardware, software, or technical specifications needed to effectively use Chem Dry's online software service.
Prospective franchisees should directly ask Chem Dry for detailed information on the necessary computer equipment, including minimum hardware requirements (processor speed, RAM, storage), operating system compatibility, and any specific software or peripherals needed to ensure seamless access to and utilization of the online software service. Understanding these technical requirements is crucial for budgeting and ensuring smooth business operations.