Must a Chocolate Fish Coffee franchisee update software as required by Chocolate Fish Franchising?
Chocolate_Fish_Coffee Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 7.7 Software. Without limiting the generality of Section 7.1 or Section 8.1, Franchisee shall acquire and use all software and related systems required by Chocolate Fish Franchising.
Franchisee shall enter into any subscription and support agreements that Chocolate Fish Franchising may require.
Franchisee shall upgrade, update, or replace any software from time to time as Chocolate Fish Franchising may require.
Franchisee shall protect the confidentiality and security of all software systems, and Franchisee shall abide by any System Standards related thereto.
Franchisee shall give Chocolate Fish Franchising unlimited access to Franchisee's point of sale system and other software systems used in the Business, by any means designated by Chocolate Fish Franchising.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 41–119)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Chocolate Fish Coffee's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to acquire and use all software and related systems mandated by Chocolate Fish Franchising. This includes entering into any subscription and support agreements that Chocolate Fish Franchising may require.
Furthermore, Chocolate Fish Coffee franchisees must upgrade, update, or replace any software as directed by Chocolate Fish Franchising. Franchisees are also responsible for protecting the confidentiality and security of all software systems and must adhere to any System Standards related to them.
Chocolate Fish Franchising requires unlimited access to the franchisee's point of sale system and other software systems used in the business, using means designated by Chocolate Fish Franchising. This ensures that Chocolate Fish Coffee can maintain system-wide standards and have access to necessary data for operations and support.