Does Deka Lash reserve the right to specify a particular anti-virus vendor?

According to Deka Lash's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must use anti-virus protection on their computers. While Deka Lash does not currently specify a particular vendor for anti-virus software, it explicitly reserves the right to do so in the future.

This means that a prospective Deka Lash franchisee should be prepared to switch to a specific anti-virus vendor if Deka Lash mandates it. This could involve additional costs if the franchisee's current anti-virus protection is not the one specified or if the specified vendor charges more.

It is common practice for franchisors to set technology standards to ensure system-wide compatibility and security. The FDD also states that Deka Lash may change the computer hardware or software at any time and the franchisee may be required to convert to the new system at their expense. Therefore, franchisees should factor in potential future technology-related expenses when evaluating the Deka Lash franchise opportunity.