Does Cool Binz require franchisees to use and install a GPS unit in each service vehicle?

According to Cool Binz's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be required to use and install a GPS unit in each service vehicle used for the business. The FDD states that System Standards may include the "use and installation of a GPS unit in each service vehicle used in connection with the COOL BINZ Business and pay the then-current fee to the applicable third-party vendor, if required".

This means that Cool Binz has the right to mandate GPS units in franchisee vehicles as part of its operational standards. If implemented, the franchisee would also be responsible for covering the costs associated with the GPS unit and the fees charged by the third-party vendor providing the service. The use of GPS tracking is a fairly common practice in service-based franchises, allowing for monitoring of vehicle location, route optimization, and potentially improved customer service through more accurate arrival time estimates.

As the standard is not definitive, a prospective Cool Binz franchisee should confirm whether GPS units are currently required, which vendor is approved, and what the associated costs would be. It would also be prudent to inquire about the circumstances under which GPS usage might become mandatory in the future, as System Standards are subject to change.